Lionel Jefferson

Lionel Jefferson
Lionel (top) with parents, George and Louise Jefferson.
First appearance"Meet the Bunkers"
(All in the Family)
Last appearance"Sayonara, Pt. 2"
(The Jeffersons)
Portrayed byD'Urville Martin (two unaired pilots)
Mike Evans (1971–1975, 1979–1981, 1985)
Damon Evans (1975–1978)
Jovan Adepo (2019)
In-universe information
OccupationEngineer[1]
FamilyGeorge Jefferson (father)
Louise Jefferson (mother)
SpouseJenny Willis (1976–1985)
ChildrenJessica Jefferson (daughter)
Relatives
  • William T. Jefferson (grandfather)
  • Olivia Jefferson (grandmother)
  • Harold Mills (grandfather)
  • Henry Jefferson (uncle)
  • Maxine Mills (aunt)
  • Raymond Jefferson (cousin)
  • Jason Mills (cousin)
  • Julie Williams (cousin)

Lionel Jefferson is a supporting character from the hit sitcoms All in the Family and The Jeffersons. He is the son of George and Louise Jefferson. He was originally portrayed by D'Urville Martin for two unaired pilots, before the role was recast with Mike Evans. He was later played by Damon Evans (no relation), though Mike Evans eventually returned to the role before the end of the series.[2] Jovan Adepo portrayed the character for the television special Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons.

  1. ^ Leonard, David J.; Guerrero, Lisa (April 23, 2013). African Americans on Television: Race-ing for Ratings. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780275995157 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Mike Evans, 57, 'Jeffersons' Actor and a Creator of 'Good Times,' Dies". The New York Times. December 23, 2006 – via NYTimes.com.