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John Amos

John Amos

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: 1939-12-27 (84 years old)
  • TMDB Popularity: 1.59
  • Last Refreshed: 186 days ago

Biography

John Amos was a renowned American actor, best known for his iconic roles as James Evans Sr. on "Good Times" and the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots." He also appeared in notable films like "The Beastmaster," "Coming to America," and "Die Hard 2." A talented athlete before pursuing acting, Amos was a football player at Colorado State University and signed with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.

Filmography

The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

as Lincoln Jefferson Adams 6.8 2023
Block Party

Block Party

as Dennis 4.8 2022
Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America

as Cleo McDowell 5.3 2021
Because of Charley

Because of Charley

as Grandpa 6.5 2021
Christmas in Miami

Christmas in Miami

as Chief Host 3.1 2021
The Truth About Santa Claus

The Truth About Santa Claus

as Bob 6.5 2020
Christmas Belles

Christmas Belles

as Pop Pop 6.1 2019
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

as Self 7.3 2016
Bad Asses on the Bayou

Bad Asses on the Bayou

as Earl 5.3 2015
Madea's Witness Protection

Madea's Witness Protection

as Pastor Nelson 5 2012
Dr. Dolittle 3

Dr. Dolittle 3

as Jud 4 2006
The Watermelon Heist

The Watermelon Heist

as Old Man Amos 4.1 2003
Ricochet

Ricochet

as Reverend Styles 6.2 1991
Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

as Major Grant 7.2 1990
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

as Det. Legrand 6.1 1990
Lock Up

Lock Up

as Captain Meissner 6.4 1989
Coming to America

Coming to America

as Cleo McDowell 7.1 1988
American Flyers

American Flyers

as Dr. Conrad 6.5 1985
The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

as Seth 6.2 1982
Let's Do It Again

Let's Do It Again

as Kansas City Mack 6.7 1975
The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete

as Coach Sam Archer 5.7 1973
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

as Biker 5.5 1971