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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 is an African-American actor who starred in Good Times, Roots, Coming to America and other films and TV shows. He has also had a successful career in theater, winning awards and acclaim for his roles and directing.

    • January 1, 1
    • 1.83 m
    • Newark, New Jersey, USA
  3. Aug 12, 2021 · During this historic point in American television, John Amos delivered a groundbreaking portrayal of James Evans, the revered patriarch of the iconic Evans clan.

  4. John Amos is an African-American actor who starred in Good Times, Roots, and The West Wing. He has also appeared in various films, plays, and TV shows, and has two children and two grandchildren.

    • December 27, 1939
  5. 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 ...

  6. Feb 26, 2022 · The iconic actor reflects on his roles in the sitcom and the miniseries that changed TV history, and his views on Black representation and humor. He also shares his memories of working with Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle.

  7. 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 ...