“Sanford And Son,” “Good Times” Actor Raymond Allen Dies At 91
Raymond Allen, who many remember as “Ned the Wino” in the hit sitcom Good Times, passed away Monday of a non-COVID respiratory illness at a long-term care facility in California. He was 91.
Allen’s daughter Ta Ronce Allen shared the news in a Facebook post.
Allen was also known for his character role on Sandford and Son as Uncle Woodrow “Woody” Anderson, brother-in-law of Redd Foxx’s Fred Sanford and long-suffering husband of LaWanda Page’s Aunt Esther.
Born on March 5, 1929, in Kansas City, MO, the youngest of 12 children, Allen also appeared in ’70s series What’s Happening!!, Starsky and Hutch, The Love Boat and The Jeffersons. He largely withdrew from acting following his string of ’70s roles.
He is survived by daughters Brenda Allen and actress Ta Ronce Allen, who also appeared in ’70s series including a Good Times recurring role as Yvonne, girlfriend of series regular Ralph Carter’s Michael Evans.
She also revealed that she lost a cousin.
Sending condolences to the family for both of their losses. Thank you for the laughs, Raymond Allen. Rest in peace.
