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teddybare · 03-05-2003, 02:29 AM

Whatever happened to Nathaniel Taylor who played Rollo Lawson on Sanford and Son I havent seen him on anything in many years.
I always liked Rollo and Fred trading insults very funny man any info would be appreciated

DarleneIllyria · 03-05-2003, 02:51 AM

That guy is a total mystery. I posted something a couple of years ago, and I think I got some replies but I don't think it was any definite news about Nathaniel. I would love to see a pic of him now.

teddybare · 03-05-2003, 03:19 AM

You are so right about Nathaniel Taylor its like he was blacklisted by Hollywood You see Demond every now and then I know he's an Evangelist and Is doing or trying to do some of his own movie or tv stuff producing directing etc., Both Demond and Nathaniel are in there 60's now hard to believe as Fred would say Been Alot of years LOL

maxcarey · 03-05-2003, 06:20 AM

The last time Taylor was seen as a performer was in the 1986 "The Redd Foxx Show" on ABC. In addition to appearing in Sanford and Son and the spinoff Sanford, he was also in the 1980 Steve McQueen movie "The Hunter."

IIRC, I read somewhere on the net (it must be true then

) that Taylor simply retired from acting and Hollywood and returned to a normal life. There was a rumor that he was dead, but that was unfounded.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 03-05-2003, 09:59 AM

In fact,there are only 4 people left from Sanford and Son that are alive, Demond, Nathaniel,Lynn Hamilton,and Hal Williams,who played Smitty the policeman. I don't know whatever happened to the actors who played Swanny and Hoppy the policemen who were always with Smitty.

maxcarey · 03-05-2003, 02:55 PM

Noam Pitlik, who played Officer Swanhauser in the first season passed away in 1999.

However, in addition to Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton and Hal Williams, the following cast members of Sanford and Son are still with us:

Pat Morita (Ah Chew)
Gregory Sierra (Julio Fuentes)
Howard Platt (Officer Hopkins "Hoppy")

I could not find any verification if the actors/actresses who played Uncle Woodrow, Janet Lawson and Roger Lawson are still living.

TVFactFan · 03-05-2003, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by maxcarey
Noam Pitlik, who played Officer Swanhauser in the first season passed away in 1999.

However, in addition to Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton and Hal Williams, the following cast members of Sanford and Son are still with us:

Pat Morita (Ah Chew)
Gregory Sierra (Julio Fuentes)
Howard Platt (Officer Hopkins "Hoppy")

I could not find any verification if the actors/actresses who played Uncle Woodrow, Janet Lawson and Roger Lawson are still living.

The guy who played Uncle Woodrow the last two season who was Raymond Allen, passed away. He also played Ned the Whino on Good Times.

Zoneboy · 07-13-2003, 05:14 AM

I heard that Nathaniel Taylor was currently living in Arizona.

laj0321 · 01-05-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teddybare

Whatever happened to Nathaniel Taylor who played Rollo Lawson on Sanford and Son I havent seen him on anything in many years.
I always liked Rollo and Fred trading insults very funny man any info would be appreciated

I don't know but I loved myself some Rollo!!!!!!!!!!!!

catlover79 · 01-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxcarey

Noam Pitlik, who played Officer Swanhauser in the first season passed away in 1999.

However, in addition to Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton and Hal Williams, the following cast members of Sanford and Son are still with us:

Pat Morita (Ah Chew)
Gregory Sierra (Julio Fuentes)
Howard Platt (Officer Hopkins "Hoppy")

I could not find any verification if the actors/actresses who played Uncle Woodrow, Janet Lawson and Roger Lawson are still living.

It's still sad that Pat Morita is now no longer with us. He and Gregory Sierra actually appeared in the same Hawaii Five-O episode from 1973, "Tricks Are Not Treats".

Big Fred Fan · 01-09-2009, 07:10 AM

After a few appearances on S & S spinoff's and playing "Ike" on "What's Happenin'", Nate has pretty much dropped out of sight living a quiet existence off of his S & S and other TV royalties in his hometown of St. Louis. He celebrated his 70th birthday on March 31st of 2008. Rollo, Rita Larson's boy, was one extra cool dude jack!

I've been searching for some time now and cannot seem to find any recent pics of Nate. I have friends who live on Enright St. in St. Louis, which is where the Sanfords originated, who claim to have witnessed "RRS" (rare Rollo sightings). From what they say, he is a very private person. I will continue my quest for pics and if successful will share.

catlover79 · 01-09-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Fred Fan

After a few appearances on S & S spinoff's and playing "Ike" on "What's Happenin'", Nate has pretty much dropped out of sight living a quiet existence off of his S & S and other TV royalties in his hometown of St. Louis. He celebrated his 70th birthday on March 31st of 2008. Rollo, Rita Larson's boy, was one extra cool dude jack!

I've been searching for some time now and cannot seem to find any recent pics of Nate. I have friends who live on Enright St. in St. Louis, which is where the Sanfords originated, who claim to have witnessed "RRS" (rare Rollo sightings). From what they say, he is a very private person. I will continue my quest for pics and if successful will share.

Cool - keep us posted!!

MsM · 07-09-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

The guy who played Uncle Woodrow the last two season who was Raymond Allen, passed away. He also played Ned the Whino on Good Times.

I don;'t think Uncle Woody is dead...
http://www.myspace.com/raymondgallen

I know this is an old topic LOL

lucyandethel · 01-23-2011, 03:54 AM

He is living off the royalties?? Really?

asiy05 · 02-02-2011, 07:37 PM

Someone posted a recent pic of Nathaniel Taylor on here about a year or two ago.

03-05-2003, 02:29 AM	#1
teddybare Forum Regular Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 736	Whatever happened to Nathaniel Taylor Whatever happened to Nathaniel Taylor who played Rollo Lawson on Sanford and Son I havent seen him on anything in many years. I always liked Rollo and Fred trading insults very funny man any info would be appreciated __________________ Sanford & Son Fanatic

07-13-2003, 05:14 AM	#8
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran R.I.P. STEVE FORREST 1925-2013 Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,570	I heard that Nathaniel Taylor was currently living in Arizona. __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

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03-05-2003, 02:51 AM	#2
DarleneIllyria Forum Veteran Gone Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,030	That guy is a total mystery. I posted something a couple of years ago, and I think I got some replies but I don't think it was any definite news about Nathaniel. I would love to see a pic of him now.

03-05-2003, 03:19 AM	#3
teddybare Forum Regular Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 736	You are so right about Nathaniel Taylor its like he was blacklisted by Hollywood You see Demond every now and then I know he's an Evangelist and Is doing or trying to do some of his own movie or tv stuff producing directing etc., Both Demond and Nathaniel are in there 60's now hard to believe as Fred would say Been Alot of years LOL

03-05-2003, 06:20 AM	#4
maxcarey Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2003 Posts: 52	The last time Taylor was seen as a performer was in the 1986 "The Redd Foxx Show" on ABC. In addition to appearing in Sanford and Son and the spinoff Sanford, he was also in the 1980 Steve McQueen movie "The Hunter." IIRC, I read somewhere on the net (it must be true then ) that Taylor simply retired from acting and Hollywood and returned to a normal life. There was a rumor that he was dead, but that was unfounded.

03-05-2003, 09:59 AM	#5
AtlantaBravesFan29 Senior Member Atlanta Braves Fan Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,826	In fact,there are only 4 people left from Sanford and Son that are alive, Demond, Nathaniel,Lynn Hamilton,and Hal Williams,who played Smitty the policeman. I don't know whatever happened to the actors who played Swanny and Hoppy the policemen who were always with Smitty.

03-05-2003, 02:55 PM	#6
maxcarey Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2003 Posts: 52	Noam Pitlik, who played Officer Swanhauser in the first season passed away in 1999. However, in addition to Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton and Hal Williams, the following cast members of Sanford and Son are still with us: Pat Morita (Ah Chew) Gregory Sierra (Julio Fuentes) Howard Platt (Officer Hopkins "Hoppy") I could not find any verification if the actors/actresses who played Uncle Woodrow, Janet Lawson and Roger Lawson are still living.

01-09-2009, 07:10 AM	#11
Big Fred Fan Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 179	After a few appearances on S & S spinoff's and playing "Ike" on "What's Happenin'", Nate has pretty much dropped out of sight living a quiet existence off of his S & S and other TV royalties in his hometown of St. Louis. He celebrated his 70th birthday on March 31st of 2008. Rollo, Rita Larson's boy, was one extra cool dude jack! I've been searching for some time now and cannot seem to find any recent pics of Nate. I have friends who live on Enright St. in St. Louis, which is where the Sanfords originated, who claim to have witnessed "RRS" (rare Rollo sightings). From what they say, he is a very private person. I will continue my quest for pics and if successful will share.

01-23-2011, 03:54 AM	#14
lucyandethel Forum Regular Member Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 411	He is living off the royalties?? Really?

02-02-2011, 07:37 PM	#15
asiy05 Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2011 Posts: 66	Someone posted a recent pic of Nathaniel Taylor on here about a year or two ago.