John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dead at 84

ohn Amos, the veteran actor best known for his roles as the family patriarch in Good Times and as the adult Kunta Kinte in the miniseries Roots, has passed away. He was 84.
Explore the inspiring journey of John Amos, from his early life and transition from football to acting, to his breakthrough role in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discover his significant contributions to television in the 1970s, including his iconic role in Good Times and his powerful performance in Roots. Delve into the challenges he faced, such as creative differences on Good Times and personal struggles in his later years, and learn about his unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling.

Like and share this video to celebrate the legacy of this remarkable actor!

#johnamos #GoodTimes #Roots #TelevisionHistory #ActingJourney #show #showbiz #showbiznews #news #hollywoodnews #hollywood

[coreysettlessr]

I really love John Amos on Good Times, the movie Coming to America, other T.V. shows/ movies appearances. He's true male legend when comes to acting. He will be missed and let him RIP. and thank you for wonderful talent he left us to enjoy.

[oldman]

Rest in Peace John Amos may you be in forever peace: he stared in Good times, not exactly an easy character to play but he did a great job,

[SamuelGriffin-ztze]

He will be remembered lost a piece of black father treasure

[paulgrimaldi]

He was very sexy in those beige tight pants in Good Times.

[michaeljones]

No you got it wrong actor John Amos did not sell no damm cookies (you heard me)

[SamuelGriffin-ztze]

He was in two blaxplotation movies Sweet Sweet back and Let's Do It Again

[paulhohn-bv]

I first saw him in the movie the worlds greatest alethlet with jan michel vinsent