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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.
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- June 25, 1947
- 2 min
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.
1 day ago · Raised in the South Bronx, Jimmie Walker first achieved success as a stand-up comedian in Harlem in the late '60s and '70s. An appearance on Jack Paar Tonite boosted his fame, and an encounter with legendary producer Norman Lear led to sitcom stardom. As Walker tells it, he was unfamiliar with the ...
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...
Jimmie Walker, the comedian who played J.J. Evans on Good Times, shares his early career adventures, influences, and experiences in an exclusive interview with TV One. Watch the trailer for the 50th anniversary marathon of the classic sitcom starting Feb. 9.
