John Amos

John Allen Amos Jr. was an American actor. He was best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James... Wikipedia

• Born:  December 27, 1939, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
• Age at death:  84 years
• Died:  August 21, 2024, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Alma mater:  Colorado State University (BA)
• Occupation:  Actor
• Years active:  1970–2024
• Known for:  Kunta Kinte (adult) – Roots, James Evans Sr. – Good Times
• Political party:  Democratic
• Children:  2
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