Raymond Allen, Actor Known for Role On 70’s Sitcom ‘Sanford and Son’ Passes Away at 91

Raymond Allen, Actor Known for Role On 70's Sitcom ‘Sanford and Son’ Passes Away at 91
Raymond Allen, Actor Known for Role On 70's Sitcom ‘Sanford and Son’ Passes Away at 91

via TMZ

Raymond G. Allen, Sr., a character actor who played Uncle Woody in “Sanford and Son,” has died.

Allen’s family tells TMZ, he was in a long-term facility in California when he was found unresponsive early Monday morning. EMT’s tried reviving him, to no avail.

The family says Allen died as a result of respiratory issues, but not COVID-related.

Allen was a working character actor, who also played Ned the Wino on “Good Times.”

He was 91.

“Good Times” was a huge hit in the ’70s, and Allen’s character was hilarious. In “Sanford and Son” he played Aunt Esther’s husband who never turned down a drink.

Raymond Allen is survived by 2 children.

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