John Amos - USA Actor USA

John Amos

USA Actor, Actress

🌍 USA 🎂 1939-12-27 📍 Newark, New Jersey, USA Age: 87 ⏳ Since 1939 🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is John Amos? John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor and retired football player. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots" and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series "Good Times." He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. On film, he played numerous supporting roles in movies such as "The Beastmaster" (1982), "Coming to America" (1988), "Lock Up" (1989), "Die Hard 2" (1990) and "Coming 2 America" (2021). Prior to acting, he played on the Colorado State Rams football team and in 1964, he signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Denver Broncos and in 1967 signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. Both of these contracts did not land him a spot on the teams and played a final season in the Continental Football League with the Victoria Steelers before pursuing acting.
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📋 John Amos — Quick Facts

Full NameJohn Amos
Date of Birth1939-12-27
Age in 202687 years old
BirthplaceNewark, New Jersey, USA
NationalityUSA
ProfessionActor, Actress
Active Since1939
GenreDrama, Action, Romance
Known ForIn The House, Murder She Wrote, Die Hard 2

📺 John Amos — Complete Dramas List

5 Dramas
#Drama TitleYearNetworkEpisodesGenreLanguage
1 In The House - - - Drama, Action, Romance USA
2 Murder She Wrote - - - Drama, Action, Romance USA
3 Hardcastle And Mccormick - - - Drama, Action, Romance USA
4 Good Times - - - Drama, Action, Romance USA
5 Martin - - - Drama, Action, Romance USA

🎬 John Amos — Complete Movies List

5 Movies
#Movie TitleYearLanguageGenreRatingBox Office
1 Die Hard 2 - USA Drama, Action, Romance - -
2 The Truth About Santa Claus - USA Drama, Action, Romance - -
3 Vanishing Point - USA Drama, Action, Romance - -
4 Ricochet - USA Drama, Action, Romance - -
5 The World S Greatest Athlete - USA Drama, Action, Romance - -

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❓ FAQ about John Amos

Who is John Amos?
John Amos is a USA actor born on 1939-12-27 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Known for In The House, Murder She Wrote, Die Hard 2.
How old is John Amos in 2026?
John Amos was born on 1939-12-27. As of 2026, John Amos is 87 years old.
What movies has John Amos acted in?
John Amos has acted in 5 movies including Die Hard 2, The Truth About Santa Claus, Vanishing Point, Ricochet, The World S Greatest Athlete.
What dramas has John Amos acted in?
John Amos has acted in 5 dramas including In The House, Murder She Wrote, Hardcastle And Mccormick, Good Times, Martin.