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258K Followers, 7,270 Following, 398 Posts - John Amos (@officialjohnamos) on Instagram: "Actor. Producer. Philanthropist. Writer"
Oct 13, 2015 · John Amos is one of those actors fortunate enough to have more than one iconic role on his r é sum é.His two biggest parts were as patriarch James Evans Sr. on Good Times and as the elder Kunta ...
John Amos (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor and retired football player. 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. He has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. On film, he has played numerous supporting roles in movies such as The ...
May 23, 2018 · John Amos. 1941—. Actor, producer, director. Actor John Amos will forever be associated with the miniseries Roots, in which he portrayed a proud African man sold into slavery and subjected to unspeakable cruelties. However, Amos is just as comfortable with comedy, and his powerful build and stern but wry expression suit him for a variety of ...
Jun 13, 2023 · John Amos was hospitalized in Memphis but is doing OK, according to his publicist. A spokesperson for John Amos said Monday that the “Good Times” star is fine and “in good spirits” after ...
Jun 26, 2023 · Actor John Amos’ daughter, Shannon Amos, has taken legal action against his son and her brother, K.C. Amos. (Nick Ut / Associated Press) By Christi Carras Staff Writer. June 25, 2023 5:04 PM PT ...
In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, John Amos recalls his early years as a football player and making the transition into acting and writing. He talks about becoming a writer for The Leslie Uggams Show, which led to him being cast as "Gordy the Weatherman" on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He describes his role of "Henry Evans" on Maude, which led to him playing family patriarch "James Evans ...
