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Name: John Amos
Full/Alt. name: Johnny Amos
Date of Birth: Wednesday December 27 1939
Born: Newark, New Jersey (USA)
Partial Biography: A burly and confident actor on film, television, and stage, John Amos earned his greatest exposure as James Evans, Sr., the hardworking head of the family on Good Times (CBS, 1974-79). He departed the…Full John Amos Biography…

My Baby's Daddy (2004) (for sexual content, language and some drug references)Played "Uncle Virgil"
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey (2002) Actor/Actress
K-G, For Better or for Worse (2002) Actor/Actress
The Players Club (1998) 18 (For strong language, sexual content and violence)Played "Freeman"
Mac (1993) Played "Nat"
Die Hard 2 (1990) Played "Captain Grant"
Coming to America (1988) 15Played "Cleo McDowell"
Sweet Sweetback's Baad Asssss Song (1971) 18 (Contains strong sex and nudity)Actor/Actress
Dr. Dolittle 3 Actor/Actress

NAACP Image Award (1985) Best Theater Actor - "Split Second"
Los Angeles Drama Critics Award (1971) Outstanding Performer - "Norman, Is That You?"