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- 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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Feb 26, 2022 · Just before Black History Month comes to an end, TV and movie legend John Amos looks back on how his role on 'Good Times' led to 'Roots.'
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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.
Jan 19, 2012 · Amos continues to play prominent roles on television and in film, most notably as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing. He's recently had recurring roles on Men in Trees and Two and a...
Feb 25, 2022 · In fact, according to Roots stars John Amos and Louis Gossett Jr., the network wanted to unload the entirety of Roots as quickly as possible, fearful of alienating viewers — presumably white...
- Kevin Polowy
Mar 9, 2022 · Louis Gossett Jr. opens up about how an improved line came from one of the most powerful moments of the Academy Award winners career on the set of Roots and John Amos talks about how he wasn’t originally cast in the iconic role of Kunta Kinte.
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May 22, 2007 · It is Amos' role as the adult Kunta Kinte in Roots, however, that will go down in history. In 1977, Roots broke viewing records as America tuned in to watch what is still the No. 1 miniseries...
Mar 1, 2022 · Two actors played Kinte: Levar Burton and John Amos. “That program elevated the American consciousness,” said Amos. “And I think even the international conscious as regards to the history of...
