Roxie Roker was an American actress best known for her role as Helen Willis on the popular television show The Jeffersons. Born on August 28, 1929, in Miami, Florida, she became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the 1970s and 1980s. Roker was one of the first African American women to portray a leading character in a sitcom, breaking racial barriers in television. In addition to her television work, Roker was also a talented stage actress and appeared in various theater productions. She was the mother of famous television personality Al Roker, known for his work as a weather anchor on NBC. Roxie Roker passed away on December 2, 1995, leaving behind a legacy of trailblazing performances.