John Amos, actor in groundbreaking TV roles, dies at 84
John Amos, a running back turned actor who appeared in scores of TV shows — including groundbreaking 1970s programs such as ...
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John Amos, N.J. TV icon and star of ‘Good Times,’ ‘Roots’ and ‘Coming to America,’ dies at 84
John Amos, New Jersey icon of TV and film, has died ... “Good Times” aired from 1974 to 1979, but Amos was fired from the show in 1976 after the actor voiced objections about the show.
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John Amos makes memorable cameo in Suits L.A. before his passing
Popular actor John Amos was known for his roles in films and TV shows such as Good Times, Roots, Coming to America, and All About the Andersons. He had a long career in the entertainment industry ...
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John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84
Amos' first major TV role was as Gordy Howard, the weatherman on ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show,'' from 1970-73. As the show's only Black character, he played straight man to bombastic anchor Ted Baxter.