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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 . [2]
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 ...
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Nov 10, 2023 · John Amos and a Family at War With Itself. The acrimonious battle between the children of the 83-year-old ‘Good Times’ legend as they fight over his care, his legacy and his love. By Gary Baum....
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.
- December 27, 1939
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....
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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...
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,...