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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 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.
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 ...
Oct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon — the versatile actor and comedian known for his turns in movies like Friday and House Party and The Wayans Bros. sitcom — died Tuesday. He was 77.
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 29, 2019 · John Witherspoon, the prolific comic actor who starred in the cult Friday franchise as well as his long stint on The Wayans Bros. and The Tracy Morgan Show, has died. He was 77.
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.
