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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.
IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:32. The Last Rifleman (2023) 19 Videos. 92 Photos. 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 ...
6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. 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.
Good Times star John Amos is back on TV after months of allegations that he was the victim of elder abuse. The 84-year-old actor has been cast in the much-anticipated Suits: L.A. pilot along with ...
Feb 26, 2022 · John Amos’ Good Times: The Iconic Actor Reflects on His Career 45 Years After Roots Changed TV Forever. By Mekeisha Madden Toby. February 25, 2022 6:52 pm. Courtesy of ABC. Share. 71. Getting...
Oct 13, 2015 · John Amos on Mary Tyler Moore, Racism on Set, and Playing the First Black Family Man. By Josef Adalian, who has covered the television industry since 1992. Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic....
Feb 3, 2024 · Roots Actor John Amos Wants to Unite Fathers and Sons with New Docuseries About His Life (Exclusive) The 'Good Times' star, whose career spans more than five decades, and his filmmaker son,...
