Alvin Childress

Biography

Alvin Childress was an American actor born in Meridian, Mississippi, who found success on stage and screen through roles in the Federal Theater Project and the popular drama Anna Lucasta, where he played Noah for 957 performances. He also worked with Harlem's Lafayette Players and operated a radio and record store in New York City before landing his iconic role as Amos Jones in the television series Amos 'n Andy.