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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Witherspoon_(actor)John Witherspoon (actor) - Wikipedia

    John Witherspoon (né Weatherspoon; January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019), was an American actor and stand-up comedian who performed in various television shows and films.

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  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0936762John Witherspoon - IMDb

    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.

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    • Sherman Oaks, California, USA

  4. www.nytimes.com › john-witherspoon-deadJohn Witherspoon, Actor in ‘Friday’ and Other Movies, Dies at 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 ...

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  6. www.rollingstone.com › tv-movies › tv-movie-newsJohn Witherspoon, 'Friday,' 'Wayans Bros.' Star, Dead at 77

    Oct 30, 2019 · The star of 'Friday,' 'The Wayans Bros.' and 'Boondocks' passed away on October 30, 2019. His family, friends and fans paid tribute to his legacy of comedy and kindness.

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  7. www.nbcnews.com › pop-culture › movies'Friday' actor, comedian John Witherspoon dies at 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.

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  9. deadline.com › 2019 › 10John Witherspoon Dies: 'Friday' & 'Wayans Bros.' Star Was 77

    Oct 29, 2019 · John Witherspoon, known for his roles in Friday, The Wayans Bros. and The Boondocks, passed away at 77. He was a stand-up comedian and a frequent guest on Late Show with David Letterman.

  10. www.hollywoodreporter.com › news › general-newsJohn Witherspoon Dead: 'Friday' Actor Was 77

    Oct 29, 2019 · John Witherspoon, the prolific comic actor who starred in the cult Friday franchise as well as a long stint on 'The Tracy Morgan Show,' has died. He was 77.