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Ernest Lee Thomas

PersonBorn Mar 26, 1950 (age 76)Gary, Indiana, USA

American actor

Person Rank
Jun 5, 2026
#18,749
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 5, 2026
0.2
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Ernest Lee Thomas

Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1949) is an American actor best known for his role as Roger 'Raj' Thomas on the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!!, and its 1980s sequel, What's Happening Now!!. He also had a recurring role as Mr. Omar on Everybody Hates Chris. Thomas began his acting career on Broadway, appearing in the revivals of Love for Love and The Member of the Wedding. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue TV and film roles. In 1975, he landed a role on an episode of The Jeffersons and then auditioned for the lead role in What's Happening!!. The show went on to become a success and solidified Thomas' place in television history.

Rank#18,749
Buzz Score0.2
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Birthday1950
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Daily update · June 5, 2026

Ernest Lee Thomas ranks #18,749 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.2. Ernest Lee Thomas peaked at #7,567 of all time (Aug 6 - Sep 4, 2025). Over the past year, Ernest Lee Thomas has spent 1 days in the top 10.

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#18,749
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Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
3.5
#7,567Overall rank
Aug 6 - Sep 4, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
0.5
#8,806Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
1
Past 365 days
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Ernest Lee Thomas Buzz Score History
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