Roxie Roker Biography
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Helen Willis’ in the TV Series ‘The Jeffersons’)
Birthday: August 28, 1929 (Virgo)
Born In: Miami, Florida, United States
Roxie Roker was an Afro-Bahamian-American actress. The characters she played exhibited her raw talent in the field of acting. Roxie was best known for her role as ‘Helen Willis’ on the CBS sitcom ‘The Jeffersons’. She was the half of first interracial couple on television in ‘The Jeffersons’. Her other half was Franklin Cover, and together they broke barriers in the field of prime-time television. Right from her college days, she featured in various productions. After appearing in a number of Broadway plays, she finally became a full-time actress. Singer Lenny Kravitz is her son with television producer, Sy Kravitz. Along with movies and television shows, Roxie also did a lot of community work. It was her to give back to the society. She worked towards eradicating child abuse and neglect. She made a name for herself, especially during the time when racism was deeply prevalent in society and the entertainment industry was no exception to this fact.