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  1. Born John Weatherspoon in Detroit (he changed his name to Witherspoon later) in 1942, he began his career in the 1960s, performing as an actor, comedian and occasional model.

  2. Oct 30, 2019 · Actor John Witherspoon, who starred alongside rapper Ice Cube in the hit "Friday" comedy movie franchise, died on Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said.

  3. John Witherspoon. Date Of Birth: Jan 27, 1942. Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Date Of Death: Oct 29, 2019. Trending: 2,680th This Week. John Witherspoon is a voice actor known for voicing Robert Jebediah "Granddad" Freeman. Take a visual walk through their career and see 5 images of the characters they've voiced.

  4. Nov 3, 2019 · John Witherspoon age at the time of his death was 77. The comedian's death was a sudden one, and the cause is not yet known. He died on October 29, 2019, in his house in Sherman Oaks, California. John Witherspoon actor and comedian was loved by many and he will be missed.

  5. John Witherspoon (January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019) was the voice actor who played Robert Freeman during the first four seasons of The Boondocks (2005-2014). He was also well known for his role as "Pops" in the sitcom The Wayans Bros.. Witherspoon was born in Detroit, Michigan. He had combined a career as a stand-up comic with appearances on television and films. Most of his roles in ...

  6. Oct 30, 2019 · Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including “Friday,” died at his home ...

  7. Oct 30, 2019 · Marlon Wayans, Ice Cube, and Many More Pay Tribute to the Late John Witherspoon. Celebrities are mourning the passing of actor John Witherspoon, who died in his Sherman Oaks, Calif. home on Oct. 29. The actor was best known for playing Willie Jones in the stoner comedy, Friday, alongside on-screen son Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.