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John Witherspoon (né Weatherspoon, January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019), was an American character actor and stand-up comedian who performed in various television shows and films.
John Witherspoon (1942-2019) was an African-American actor from Detroit, Michigan known for playing Granddad from The Boondocks and Willie Jones from the Friday trilogy. He also acted in Boomerang, Little Nicky, Soul Plane, Vampire in Brooklyn, Black Jesus and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- January 27, 1942
- 2 min
- October 29, 2019
Oct 30, 2019 · The versatile actor and comedian, known for his roles as patriarchs in movies like Friday and House Party and TV shows like The Wayans Bros., passed away on Tuesday. He was 77. His family confirmed the news on his Twitter account and his son shared a tribute to him on Instagram. He also appeared in music videos for hip-hop artists and was a standup comic.
- 3 min
- Jon Blistein
Oct 30, 2019 · Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, who played the father in the popular "Friday" franchise and other roles, died at his Los Angeles home Tuesday. He was 77.
- 58 sec
- Diana Dasrath,Phil Helsel
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Oct 30, 2019 · Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including “Friday,” died at his home ...
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- Christina Maxouris,Joe Sutton
Oct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role in the “Friday” movie franchise and also seen on television series including “The Wayans Bros.” and “The Tracy ...
Oct 30, 2019 · The veteran performer passed away in Los Angeles, according to his manager. He was known for his roles in the "Friday" films, "The Wayans Bros." and "The Boondocks".
