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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.
John Amos is an African-American actor who starred in Good Times, Roots, Coming to America and more. He has also written and directed plays and films, and has two children and four grandchildren.
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John Amos is an African-American actor who starred in Good Times, Roots, and The West Wing. He has also appeared in various films, plays, and TV shows, and has two children and a grandchild.
- December 27, 1939
Feb 26, 2022 · The actor reflects on his iconic roles in sitcoms and miniseries that changed TV history, his clashes with writers and producers, and his admiration for Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle. Read his interview with TVLine before Black History Month ends.
- Mekeisha Madden Toby
Oct 13, 2015 · John Amos talks about his roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Good Times, and Roots, and his experiences as a black actor in the TV industry. He shares his memories of working with Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Ed Asner, and Dick Van Dyke, and how he faced racism on set. He also talks about his upcoming update of Roots and his plans for the future.
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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,...
John Amos is known for his roles in Roots, Good Times, Coming to America and Die Hard 2. He also played on the Colorado State Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs before pursuing acting.
