Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick
Lincoln Kirkpatrick appears as George's doctor in a Season 7 episode of "The Jeffersons".
Personal Information
Gender:	Male
Born:	(1932-02-12)February 12, 1932
Birthplace:	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	May 18, 2004(2004-05-18) (aged 72)
Deathplace:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation/ Career:	Film/television actor
Years active:	1959–2004
Spouse(s):	Helen Ferguson Kilpatrick, 1957-2004, his death
Character information
Appeared on:	The Jeffersons
Episodes appeared in:	"The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii: Part One" (Season 7)
Character played:	George's doctor

Lincoln Kilpatrick (February 12, 1932 – May 18, 2004) appeared as George's physician in the Season 7 episode "The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii: Part One".

Biography

Career

Born in St. Louis, MO, Lincoln attended Lincoln University in Missouri, and earned a degree in drama before he began acting. Encouraged by Billie Holiday, Kilpatrick began his career in 1959 in the Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. In the 1960s, he mainly guest-starred in television roles and bit parts in movies. His primary acting talents were showcased in stage and theater work, which he remained active in until his death. Kilpatrick was co-founder of the Kilpatrick-Cambridge Theatre Arts School in Hollywood, CA. He was also the first African-American member of the Lincoln Center Repertory Company.

Personal life and death

Kilpatrick was married 47 years to the singer and stage performer Helena Ferguson from 1957 until his death from lung cancer in 2004. Kilpatrick had five children: composer Lincoln Kilpatrick, Jr.; writer, director and actor DaCarla Kilpatrick; actor and director Erik Kilpatrick; actor Jozella Reed; and producer Marjorie L. Kilpatrick.

External links

• Lincoln Kilpatrick at the Internet Movie Database
• Lincoln Kilpatrick at the Internet Broadway Database
• Lincoln Kilpatrick at Find a Grave