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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.
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker is a comedian and actor best known for his role as J.J. Evans on the sitcom Good Times. He also appeared in movies like Let's Do It Again and Airplane!, and wrote scripts for TV and films.
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- Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of Jimmie 'JJ' Walker, the comedian who played the teenage son of Esther Rolle on Good Times (1974) and became famous for his catchphrase \"Dyn-o-mite!\"
- June 25, 1947
Jimmie Walker is best known for his role as J.J. Evans on the CBS sitcom Good Times, where he coined the catchphrase \"Dy-no-mite\". He is also a stand-up comedian, a writer, and a producer who has worked with many legends and young talents in the industry.
May 21, 2024 · Square Shooting. May 21, 2024. The Interviews Archive. Foundation Interviews: Jimmie Walker. The legendary stand-up comedian recounts his rise to sitcom stardom. Adrienne Faillace. Listen now. Powered by ReadAlong.ai. Raised in the South Bronx, Jimmie Walker first achieved success as a stand-up comedian in Harlem in the late '60s and '70s.
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 PEOPLE.
