Lenny from the TV show Good Times
Lenny was played by actor Sugar “Dap” Willie
Before becoming an actor, Sugar “Dap” Willie was a pimp and a stand-up comedian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the 60s' and 70s'. The name derives from his sweet style of dress. As a comedian he released two LP albums of his live performances entitled, Ghost of Davy Crockett released in 1973 and From North Philly; which came out three years later. He also recorded a single called Big Jim/Groovin in North Philly. You could liken his style to that of Rudy Ray Moore, Lenny Bruce or the legendary Redd Foxx, who was also a close personal friend of his. In fact, it was Foxx who introduced him to television. If you’re in the mood to laugh you’ll find several audio tracks that have been converted into videos of his hilarious performances on You Tube.
12th Street Projects (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
Big Jim (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
Uptown Theater (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
In addition to appearing on Good Times, the comic has made guest appearances on hit TV shows of that era such as Sanford & Son (1975-1977), CHiPs (1981) and The Jeffersons (1983). He was even featured in the 1986 comedy film Wildcats alongside Goldie Hawn and Wesley Snipes.
Sugar “Dap” Willie passed on October 24, 1994
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Lenny was played by actor Sugar “Dap” Willie
Before becoming an actor, Sugar “Dap” Willie was a pimp and a stand-up comedian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the 60s' and 70s'. The name derives from his sweet style of dress. As a comedian he released two LP albums of his live performances entitled, Ghost of Davy Crockett released in 1973 and From North Philly; which came out three years later. He also recorded a single called Big Jim/Groovin in North Philly. You could liken his style to that of Rudy Ray Moore, Lenny Bruce or the legendary Redd Foxx, who was also a close personal friend of his. In fact, it was Foxx who introduced him to television. If you’re in the mood to laugh you’ll find several audio tracks that have been converted into videos of his hilarious performances on You Tube.
12th Street Projects (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
Big Jim (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
Uptown Theater (Live) · Dap Sugar Willie
In addition to appearing on Good Times, the comic has made guest appearances on hit TV shows of that era such as Sanford & Son (1975-1977), CHiPs (1981) and The Jeffersons (1983). He was even featured in the 1986 comedy film Wildcats alongside Goldie Hawn and Wesley Snipes.
Sugar “Dap” Willie passed on October 24, 1994
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all the way til I saw he died
