Ernest Lee Thomas

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Ernest Thomas
Thomas, from the opening credits of What's Happening Now!!
Birth name	Ernest Lee Thomas
Born	March 26, 1950 (age 57) Gary, Indiana,  United States
Notable roles	- Roger Thomas in What's Happening!! and What's Happening Now!! - Sidney in Malcolm X - Mr. Omar in Everybody Hates Chris

Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1950) is an American actor. He was born in Gary, Indiana.

He is most famous for his role as aspiring writer Roger Thomas on the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!! and its 1980s sequel, What's Happening Now!!. Since then, his most prominent appearances have been a supporting role in Malcolm X and a cameo in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Over the years, he has also made a number of guest appearances in African-American-themed television shows, including The Parent 'Hood, The Steve Harvey Show, Soul Food, and is currently doing a recurring role in Everybody Hates Chris. He recently made a guest appearance in the Teen Nick series, " Just Jordan."

[edit] Trivia

• Thomas is a Scientologist.^{[citation needed]}
• He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Associate professor of theater at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

[edit] External links

• Ernest Lee Thomas at the Internet Movie Database