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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_AmosJohn Amos - Wikipedia

    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]

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

    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.

  3. www.hollywoodreporter.com › business › business-newsJohn Amos and a Family at War With Itself - The Hollywood...

    Nov 10, 2023 · The acrimonious battle between the children of the 83-year-old ‘Good Times’ legend John Amos as they fight over his care, his legacy and his love.

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

    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.

  5. time.com › 5944257John Amos, Coming 2 America Star, Reflects on 50-Year Career - ...

    Mar 5, 2021 · This month, Amos will revisit one of his most iconic roles—the wannabe burger magnate Cleo McDowell—in Coming 2 America, the sequel to the beloved Eddie Murphy comedy, streaming on Amazon ...

  6. tvline.com › interviews › john-amos-interview-good-times-roots-black-history-monthJohn Amos Talks 'Good Times,' 'Roots' and Career Nearly 50 ... - ...

    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.'

  7. www.vulture.com › 2015 › 10John Amos on Mary Tyler Moore , Racism on Set, and Playing ... - ...

    Oct 13, 2015 · Amos appeared roughly a dozen times over the course of the show’s first three seasons, and even though he left to take a regular gig on Good Times in 1974, his character was...

  8. www.cnn.com › 2023/06/13 › entertainmentJohn Amos, ‘Good Times’ star, disputes reports he is in ICU | CNN

    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 ...

  9. people.com › roots-actor-john-amos-hopes-to-unite-fathers-and-sons-with-new-docuJohn Amos Wants to Unite Families with New Docuseries About His...

    Feb 3, 2024 · 'Roots' and 'Good Times' actor John Amos is working with his filmmaker son K.C. on a new docuseries about his life and career that he hopes will bring fathers and sons together

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

    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.