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    John Allen Amos Jr. [1] (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] Amos' other television work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a recurring role as Admiral Percy ...

  2. Dec 29, 2016 · On 28 December 2016, the web site Headline NewsNetwork published an article reporting that actor John Amos, best known for his role on the 1970s TV sitcom Good Times, had passed away from a heart ...

  3. Feb 26, 2022 · John Amos’. Good Times. : The Iconic Actor Reflects on His Career 45 Years After. Roots. Changed TV Forever. Getting fired from Good Times is one of the best things that could have ever happened ...

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  4. Jun 13, 2023 · Actor John Amos wants people to know he is “doing well,” despite reports to the contrary. The “Roots” and “Good Times” star, 83, is currently hospitalized in Tennessee, according to ...

  5. John Amos. Actor: Coming to America. 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. He has found it a constant uphill battle to further himself in an industry that tends...

    • December 27, 1939
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  7. Jun 13, 2023 · John Amos – the seasoned actor known for his roles on Good Times (which is streamable with a Peacock subscription), the since-remade Roots and more – is one of those people. At the age of 83 ...

  8. Jul 13, 2022 · John Amos Played James Evans, Sr. on "Good Times." See Him Now at 82. The sitcom star was unceremoniously fired after pushing back on the direction of the show. From 1974 to 1976, John Amos touched millions of lives as the iconic patriarch James Evans, Sr., on Good Times —until he was unceremoniously dumped from the cast midway through its run.

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