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Learn about the life and career of Jimmie 'JJ' Walker, the comedian who played the teenage son of Esther Rolle on Good Times (1974). Find out his catchphrase, his film and TV roles, and his personal trivia.
- Good Times
Good Times: Created by Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Eric Monte....
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Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. Actor: Good Times. He symbolized the 70s...
- Good Times
James Carter Walker Jr. (born June 25, 1947) is an American actor and comedian. He portrayed James Evans Jr. ("J.J."), the older son of Florida and James Evans Sr., on the CBS television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role.
Dec 7, 2023 · 'Good Times' star Jimmie Walker honors the late Norman Lear's legacy and remembers working — and occasionally butting heads — with him on the '70s sitcom in an exclusive interview with...
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When the series begins, J.J. is 17 (portrayed by 26-year-old Jimmie Walker, who was just eight years younger than co-star John Amos ), Thelma 16 and Michael 11. Their exuberant neighbor and Florida's best friend is Willona Woods, a recent divorcée who works at a boutique. Their building superintendent is Nathan Bookman (seasons 2–6), who James, Willona and later J.J. refer to as "Buffalo ...
Feb 10, 2024 · 42K views 2 months ago. Imagine if we never heard J.J.’s signature phrase “DYN-O-MITE!” Jimmie Walker reflects on how he couldn’t resist going off script on tape days to show off his...
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