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Franklin Cover

Full / Real Name: Franklin Edward Cover
Born: 20 November 1928 (96 years old)
Gender: Male

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Franklin Cover (November 20, 1928 – February 5, 2006) was an American actor best known for his role as Tom Willis on the sitcom The Jeffersons (1975-1985), half of one of the first interracial couples to be shown on American primetime television.

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The Jeffersons - Season 1

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 2

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 3

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 4

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 5

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 6

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 7

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 8

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 9

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 10

Tom Willis

The Jeffersons - Season 11

Tom Willis

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