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Aug 12, 2021 · Throwback Thursday Interview: John Amos Reveals How Departure From 'Good Times' Went Down. “I left because I was told that my services were no longer needed because I had become a ‘disruptive...
Oct 13, 2015 · Vulture caught up with Amos by phone last week to dive deeper into his MTM days, including how the show gave him his big break as an actor and the time producers had to retaliate against a racist...
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.
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...
Biography. John Amos (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor and retired football player. 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. He has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award.
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 ...
Mar 5, 2021 · March 5, 2021 11:00 AM EST. J ohn Amos carries eight decades of American history in his sturdy 6-foot frame. Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve surely seen him onscreen, whether you’re a...
