- 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
Filmography
- For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (2009)
- Hauntsville (2007)
- Ascension Day (2007)
- Psych Meat is Murder, But Murder is Also Murder (2007)
- Men in Trees (2006)
- Men in Trees Sink or Swim (2006)
- Boy s tenyu (2005)
- Voodoo Moon (2005)
- Lichnyy nomer (2004)
- My Baby's Daddy (2004)
- The West Wing Talking Points (2004)
- The West Wing Gaza (2004)
News
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
The Best TV Jingles Ever
foxnews.com –
2009-04-04
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
Kwanzaa block party stresses unity
accessatlanta.com –
2008-12-28
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
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
Bio of Actor John Amos
associatedcontent.com –
2006-02-03
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


John Amos and Tommy Elskes
goin' NOWhere - take one - john amos/kevin welch
john amos begins to flesh out stinky cigarette man
John Amos has just thrown up