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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. While on the show, Walker's character used the catchphrase "Dyn-o-mite!"
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. Actor: Good Times. He symbolized the 70s American dream of success -- the former kid from the ghetto who rose to wisecracking TV superstardom. While in his element as the broadly strutting, gleamy-toothed J.J. Evans of the popular urban-styled sitcom Good Times (1974), Jimmie Walker lived the extremely good life.
Good Times: Created by Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Eric Monte. With Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. Actor: Good Times. He symbolized the 70s American dream of success -- the former kid from the ghetto who rose to wisecracking TV superstardom.
Feb 10, 2024 · Jimmie Walker reflects on how he couldn’t resist going off script on tape days to show off his comedy-chops in front of the GOOD TIMES live audience. And from what we know, the iconic 70’s...
Mar 16, 2018 · Jimmie Walker became a breakout star on GOOD TIMES, largely due to his signature phrase "Dy-No-Mite!" Watch GOOD TIMES weeknights on getTV at 5 pm ET.
Jimmie Walker’s contribution to the GOOD TIMES series was indisputable, largely in part due to stand-up comedy being his first love. But what was Time Magazine’s “Comedian Of The Decade” for the 70s doing before cameras started rolling?
Feb 10, 2024 · Jimmie Walker’s contribution to the GOOD TIMES series was indisputable, largely in part due to stand-up comedy being his first love. But what was Time Magazi...
James Carter Walker Jr. (born June 25, 1947), known professionally as Jimmie Walker, is an American actor and comedian. Walker is best known for portraying James Evans Jr. (J. J.), the oldest son of Florida and James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times which originally ran from 1974–1979.
A talented, funny actor, entertainer, humorist and stand-up comedian, over the years since he appeared on Good Times, has appeared in guest spots on numerous other TV shows, including where he appeared as himself on the long-running ABC-TV sitcom series Scrubs.
