John Amos


  • Date of Birth: 27 December, 1939
  • Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States
  • Biography: John Amos (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his TV roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Good Times, the miniseries Roots, and a recurring role in The West Wing. He has also appeared on Broadway and in numerous... Read more

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC's MEN IN TREES, popular star on the Emmy winning THE WEST WING, and the blockbuster COMING TO AMERICA, are just a few of the credits of TV FILM STAR, JOHN AMOS ,... ... Full Article

Once we started thinking about these irresistible tunes, we couldn't stop the flood of memories and the controversy. We had a heated debate (and we agree on nearly everything) about which is the best, the catchiest, most memorable jingle ever. ... Full Article

Atlanta city councilman Kwanza Hall first got the inspiration for Friday night's Old Fourth Ward Kwanzaa block party while growing up in Southwest Atlanta. His parents, civil rights activists Leon and Evelyn Hall, were among the first Atlantans to celebrate... ... Full Article

For me it falls into two genres, of comedy and drama. From a comedic standpoint, I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed being the dad on Good Times. ... Full Article

The older I get and the more I get slapped with a cold, hard dose of reality - which is everyday - the more I appreciate a good comedy. ... Full Article

John Amos was born on December 27, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey. His father was John A. Amos, and his mother was Annabell Amos. After he grew up and graduated from high school, John Amos started doing stand-up comedy acts... ... Full Article

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