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   John Allen Amos Jr. (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]

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3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0025309John Amos - IMDb

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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.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Height: 1.83 m

   • Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA

4. www.imdb.com › name › nm0025309John Amos - Biography - IMDb

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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 ...

   • Birth Date: December 27, 1939

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6. tvline.com › interviews › john-amos-interview-goodJohn Amos Talks 'Good Times,' 'Roots' and Career Nearly 50 ...

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   Feb 26, 2022 · Just before Black History Month comes to an end, TV and movie legend John Amos looks back on how his role on 'Good Times' led to 'Roots.'

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   Feb 3, 2024 · Roots Actor John Amos Wants to Unite Fathers and Sons with New Docuseries About His Life (Exclusive) The 'Good Times' star, whose career spans more than five decades, and his filmmaker son,...

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   Who is John Amos?

   • 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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   What makes John Amos a great artist?

   • Every iconic figure has their share of peaks and valleys, and John Amos is no exception. Pivotal points in his career—the triumphs and tribulations—are stitched together to form the vibrant tapestry of his life’s work.

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   What role did Amos play in 'roots'?

   • Amos rebounded quickly when he won the Emmy-nominated role of the adult Kunte Kinte in the ground-breaking epic mini-series Roots (1977), one of the most powerful and reverential TV features ever to hit television. It was THE TV role of his career, but he found other quality roles for other black actors extremely difficult to come by.

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   How did John Amos influence society?

   • Beyond the klieg lights and the luster of stardom, John Amos built towers of advocacy on the bedrock of his influence. His involvement in charitable causes and social movements wasn’t a cameo; it was a leading role.

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9. www.themoviedb.org › person › 22384-john-amosJohn Amos — The Movie Database (TMDB)

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   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.

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    Nov 19, 2023 · John Amos is one such titan, a formidably talented actor whose journey from humble beginnings to TV icon is a testament to his unwavering resilience and raw skill. In this riveting exploration of Amos’s life and career, we’re not just flipping through an ordinary scrapbook of memories.