LOS ANGELES — John Amos, di papa wey we sabi well-well for di 1970s sitcom “Good Times” don waka. Di actor wey still play di older Kunta Kinte for di iconic mini-series “Roots” die for age 84.
Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster na im confirm di tori say John Amos don kpai, but she never reveal any other info. Amos dey well-known for his role as James Evans Sr. for “Good Times,” wey be one of TV’s first Black two-parent families show. Di show run for CBS from 1974 reach 1979.
John Amos dey proud of his role for “Good Times” as e reflect wetin e mean to show African American family life of dat time. Na Esther Rolle play him wife, Florida Evans, and Jimmie Walker, wey be di breakout star as their oldest son, J.J.
E no dey happy say dem dey clown J.J, so him and Esther begin talk say dem no like how J.J dey behave like mumu for di show. Na him com make Amos begin yan say di white writers dey miss road with di African American storylines. Dis na part of why dem komot am from di show after three seasons.
Amos no waste time, he jump back into acting and land di role of older Kunta Kinte for “Roots,” wey based on Alex Haley’s book about slavery time for America. Dis miniseries make Amos earn one out of 37 Emmy nominations wey dem gather.
Before him life for movie and TV bad, John be wan do football after him play for Colorado State University. Him still try enta teams like Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, but coach Hank Stram advise am to focus for writing and acting instead.
Di actor don enta several movies like “Let’s Do It Again,” “Coming to America,” and “Die Hard 2.” Him still dey show himself as guest star for TV shows like “The West Wing,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and others. For 2020, New Jersey Hall of Fame induct am to honor him contribution.
