LaWanda Page (born Alberta Richmond; October 19, 1920 – September 14, 2002) was an American actress, comedian, and dancer whose career spanned six decades.
Crowned "The Queen of Comedy" or "The Black Queen of Comedy", Page melded blue humor, signifyin', and observational comedy to jokes about sexuality, race relations, African-American culture, and religion. She released five solo albums, including the 1977 gold-selling Watch It, Sucker!.
She also collaborated on two albums with comedy group Skillet, Leroy & Co. As an actress, Page is best known for portraying the Bible-toting and sharp-tongued "Aunt" Esther Anderson in the popular television sitcom Sanford and Son, which originally aired from 1972 until 1977. Page later reprised this role in the short-lived television shows Sanford Arms (1976–1977) and Sanford (1980–1981). She also co-starred in the 1979 short-lived series Detective School.
Throughout her career, Page advocated for fair pay and equal opportunities for Black performers.
1996
as Old School's Mom
1995
as Old Lady
1995
1994
as Self
1993
as Old Nurse
1993
as Grandma
1992
1991
as Female Clown Barfly
1990
as Hotel Maid
1990
as Eddie's Grandmother
1989
as Elmerita Puckerwood
1985
as Aunt Esther
1985
1985
1983
as Elsie
1983
as Wilma
1982
as Mrs. Jones
1981
as Self
1980
as Esther Anderson
1980
1979
1979
as Hattie
1978
1977
as Stella Marshall
1977
as Aunt Esther Anderson
1977
1977
1977
as Sister Mabel Williams
1977
as Erna
1975
as Lady Bessie
1974
as Self
1973
as Self
1972
as Aunt Esther Anderson