John Amos
Biography
John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was 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 was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. On film, he played numerous supporting roles in movies such as ... show more
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Acting
Popularity
2.2
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Birthday
December 27, 1939
Deathday
August 21, 2024
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