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

    John Allen Amos Jr. [1] (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor. He was 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 .

  3. www.nytimes.com › 2024/10/01 › artsJohn Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead at 84

    Oct 1, 2024 · John Allen Amos Jr. was born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Newark to John Amos Sr. and Annabelle West-Amos and grew up in East Orange, N.J. John Sr. was an auto mechanic.

  4. www.cnn.com › 2024/10/01 › entertainmentJohn Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dead at 84

    Oct 1, 2024 · John Amos, the actor known for his role as the family patriarch on the hit sitcom “Good Times” and the adult Kunta Kinte in the famed original miniseries “Roots,” has died, according to a ...

  5. www.hollywoodreporter.com › tv › tv-newsJohn Amos Dead: 'Good Times' Dad, 'Roots' Actor Was 84

    Oct 1, 2024 · John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times before he was fired from the landmark sitcom for objecting to stereotypes and admittedly letting...

  6. www.nbcnews.com › news › us-newsJohn Amos, veteran actor of 'Roots' and 'Good Times' fame, dies...

    Oct 1, 2024 · Actor John Amos, whose long career included a range of iconic roles in such works as "Roots," "Good Times" and "The West Wing," died last month, his family said Tuesday.

  7. www.npr.org › 2024/10/01 › nx-s1-5135539John Amos, star of TV's 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' dies at 84

    Oct 1, 2024 · Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 84.

  8. www.latimes.com › john-amos-death-actor-good-times-rootsJohn Amos death: 'Good Times,' 'Roots' actor was 84 - Los Angeles...

    Oct 1, 2024 · John Amos, the actor who played James Evans Sr. on 'Good Times,' adult Kunta Kinte on 'Roots' and Cleo McDowell in 'Coming to America,' has died. He was 84.

  9. people.com › john-amos-dead-roots-and-coming-to-americaJohn Amos, 'Roots' and 'Coming to America' Actor, Dies at 84

    Oct 1, 2024 · Stephanie Wenger. Updated on October 1, 2024 03:48PM EDT. John Amos, best known for his roles on Good Times, Roots and Coming to America, has died. He was 84. The Emmy-nominated actor's son Kelly ...

  10. www.pbs.org › newshour › artsJohn Amos, iconic screen actor from ‘Good Times’ to ‘Roots ... -...

    Oct 1, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died....

  11. www.usatoday.com › story › entertainmentJohn Amos tributes: Martin Lawrence, more honor 'Good Times' star

    6 days ago · 0:27. Hollywood is mourning the loss of trailblazing actor John Amos. The Emmy-nominated "Good Times" and "Roots" star died on Aug. 21 at age 84, a representative for the actor confirmed on ...