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   John Allen Amos Jr. [1] (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. [2] Amos' other television work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a recurring role as Admiral Percy ...

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3. www.essence.com › entertainment › throwback-thursdayJohn Amos Reveals How His Departure From 'Good Times' Went ...

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   Aug 12, 2021 · American actors John Amos as James Evans, Sr., and Esther Rolle (1920 – 1998) as Florida Evans, in a promotional portrait for the US TV sitcom, ‘Good Times’, 1974. (Photo by Silver Screen ...

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   Nov 10, 2023 · The acrimonious battle between the children of the 83-year-old ‘Good Times’ legend as they fight over his care, his legacy and his love. In July, TV legend John Amos’ 53-year-old son, K.C ...

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   Who is John Allen Amos Jr?

   • John Allen Amos Jr. (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times.

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   Who is John Amos?

   • John Amos. Actor: Coming to America. A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain acting jobs, and a serious desire for better roles to earn a satisfying place in the annals of film and TV.

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   Did John Amos play James Evans on Good Times?

   • John Amos Played James Evans, Sr. on "Good Times." See Him Now at 82. The sitcom star was unceremoniously fired after pushing back on the direction of the show. From 1974 to 1976, John Amos touched millions of lives as the iconic patriarch James Evans, Sr., on Good Times —until he was unceremoniously dumped from the cast midway through its run.

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   What happened to Amos on Good Times?

   • Despite what happened on Good Times, Amos and one of the show's executive producers, the legendary Norman Lear, would go on to resolve their differences and work together again creatively, something Amos attributes to "maturing" in how he expressed his beliefs.

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   John Amos. Actor: Coming to America. A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain acting jobs, and a serious desire for better roles to earn a satisfying place in the annals of film and TV.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
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   • Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA

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   Jul 13, 2022 · John Amos Played James Evans, Sr. on "Good Times." See Him Now at 82. The sitcom star was unceremoniously fired after pushing back on the direction of the show. From 1974 to 1976, John Amos touched millions of lives as the iconic patriarch James Evans, Sr., on Good Times —until he was unceremoniously dumped from the cast midway through its run.

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9. www.vulture.com › 2015 › 10John Amos on Mary Tyler Moore , Racism on Set, and Playing ...

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   Oct 13, 2015 · John Amos is one of those actors fortunate enough to have more than one iconic role on his r é sum é.His two biggest parts were as patriarch James Evans Sr. on Good Times and as the elder Kunta ...

10. tvline.com › interviews › john-amos-interview-goodJohn Amos Talks 'Good Times,' 'Roots' and Career Nearly 50 ...

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    Feb 26, 2022 · John Amos’. Good Times. : The Iconic Actor Reflects on His Career 45 Years After. Roots. Changed TV Forever. Getting fired from Good Times is one of the best things that could have ever happened ...