John Amos
Actor
- Born
- December 27, 1939, Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- August 21, 2024
- Age
- 84 years old
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Total works
- 63 movies, 45 TV shows
- Latest work
- Suits LA (2025)
- Genres
- Action,Crime,Drama
John Amos is an American actor who portrayed the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots." His career includes notable performances in television and film, including his role as James Evans Sr. in the CBS series "Good Times." Amos has appeared in various films such as "The Beastmaster" (1982), "Coming to America" (1988), "Lock Up" (1989), "Die Hard 2" (1990), and "Coming 2 America" (2021). Before his acting career, he played college football for the Colorado State Rams and had brief stints with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League. He received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award.
