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John Amos

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We Regret To Report About John Amos' Daughter Reveals His Father Tragic Black And White Love Story

 

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John Amos discusses why he stopped doing Good Times - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

 

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John Amos Guest Stars as Fred Davis - Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the

 

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KC Amos and John Amos discuss " Good Times 2021" Specials

John Allen Amos Jr. is an American actor known for his roles as James Evans, Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times and in the 1977 miniseries, Roots, for which he received an Emmy nomination. Amos' other television work includes roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and a recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing. In the 1988 Eddie Murphy film, Coming to America, Amos played Cleo McDowell, the father of Shari Headley's lead character, Lisa McDowell. Amos has appeared on Broadway and in numerous films throughout a career that spans four decades. He has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award.
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