John Amos, the beloved star of “Good Times” and “Roots,” passed away on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles at the age of 84, his representative confirmed on Oct. 1.
Born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Amos’ career began with the role of weatherman Gordy Howard on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in 1970. He gained widespread recognition as James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking series “Good Times.”
In 1977, Amos earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the iconic miniseries “Roots.”
Amos had memorable roles in “The West Wing,” “Two and a Half Men,” and films like “Coming to America” and its 2021 sequel. His final role will be in the upcoming “Suits LA,” and he co-produced a documentary about his life, “America’s Dad,” with his son.
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