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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 ...
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.
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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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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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Oct 13, 2015 · John Amos is one of those actors fortunate enough to have more than one iconic role on his r é sum é.His two biggest parts were as patriarch James Evans Sr. on Good Times and as the elder Kunta ...
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Feb 3, 2024 · John Amos on Current Relationship with Daughter He Accused of Elder Abuse: ‘We Are Still Family… Bottom Line’ (Exclusive) K.C. says growing up with John as his dad was an interesting — and ...
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 ...
