Don Bexley

Who was Don Bexley?

Donald Thomas Bexley was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Fred Sanford's friend Bubba Bexley on the 1970s television sitcom Sanford and Son. He was a standup comedian on the Chitlin' Circuit as a solo act and as part of comedy teams, during which he became acquainted with Redd Foxx. Bexley recorded party albums with partner Dave Turner and worked constantly throughout the United States. His greatest exposure came from his Sanford and Son appearances. He appeared as the same character in the Sanford and Son spin-off series The Sanford Arms. His other television credits include Laverne & Shirley, Cheers, T.J. Hooker, Hunter and The Royal Family. He was the MC and comedian in the movie Sparkle. He retired from acting in the 1990s and returned to his native Virginia.

Bexley had a close friendship with Redd Foxx, until Foxx's death in October 1991, and was an honorary pallbearer at Foxx's funeral.