Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1950) is an Americanactor. He was born in Gary, Indiana. Ernest Thomas from Whats Happening Now!!. Fair use screenshot. ... Ernest Thomas from Whats Happening Now!!. Fair use screenshot. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1950 (MCML in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Gary is the largest city located in Lake County in northwest Indiana, USA, near the city of Chicago. ...
He was most famous for his role as aspiring writer Roger Thomas on the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!! and its 1980s sequel, What's Happening Now!!. Since then, he has made cameo appearances in movies such as Malcolm X and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Whats Happening!! was an American sitcom that ran on ABC from 1976 to 1979. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Opening titles from 1985. ... This article refers to Malcolm X the man. ...