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  2. 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]

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  4. 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.

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    • Newark, New Jersey, USA

  5. www.essence.com › entertainment › throwback-thursday-interviewJohn Amos Reveals How His Departure From 'Good Times' Went Down -...

    Aug 12, 2021 · John Amos, who played James Evans Sr. on 'Good Times', reveals how he was fired from the show for being a 'disruptive element'. He also talks about his career, activism and family in this throwback interview.

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

    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

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

    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.

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

    Mar 5, 2021 · 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 a baby boomer or a member...