• John Allen Amos Jr. (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots...
  • A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain...
  • After his two failed marriages, John Amos found love again in Elisabete De Souse.
  • John Amos has left us at 84 with a legacy of roles in groundbreaking TV.
  • Once again playing a classic fictional dad, John Amos’ hilarious turn as Clep McDowell is one of the great comic performances in film history.
  • John Amos, the actor best known for his role on the sitcom “Good Times,” has died.
  • The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed Good Times and Roots star John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the actor’s...
  • Same Game, Next Season" Episode 12 -- Pictured: (l-r) Will Smith as William "Will" Smith, John Amos as Fred Wilkes, Nia Long as Lisa Wilkes.
  • John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor and retired football player.