John Allen Amos Jr., commonly known as John Amos, is an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic roles in two groundbreaking television series famous for its image.
He rose to fame for his electrifying performance as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark 1977 miniseries sourcea dramatic account of the history of an African boy captured and enslaved in America.
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- Full name: John Allen Amos Jr.
- Stage name: John Amos
- Date of birth: December 27, 1939
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.81m
- Parents: John Amos Sr. and Annabelle P. Amos
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouses: Noel J. Mickelson (m. 1965-1975), Lillian Lehman (m. 1978-1979), Elisabete De Sousa, married 1980)
- Children: Shannon Amos and KC Amos
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
early life and education
John Allen Amos Jr. was born on December 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to John Amos Sr. and Annabelle Amos. Annabelle P. Amos. Although details about his potential siblings are still unknown, Amos grew up in a close-knit family. He attended East Orange High School and later studied acting at Long Beach City College. Amos is white and Christian.
Profession
Amos began his entertainment career doing stand-up comedy in Greenwich Village. He turned to stage acting and made his Broadway debut in the show It’s hard to get help. His breakthrough came with his role in Weatherman Gordy. The Mary Tyler Moore Showshowcased his comedic talents and made him a rising star.
Amos is widely recognized for his role as James Evans Jr. in the groundbreaking sitcom good timestackles important social issues with humor and heart. His performance earned him critical acclaim, further cementing his status as a beloved television actor.
Amos’s versatility extended to film, with roles in films such as come to america, Die Hard 2and Beast King. He also had recurring roles in popular TV series such as west wing and the district. In recent years he has appeared in films such as Coming soon 2 usa and The bad ass of the bayou.
Awards and nominations
- primetime emmy awards
- NAACP Image Award
social media
- Instagram: @officialjohnamos
- Facebook: John Amos
- Twitter: @officialjohnamos
personal life
John Amos was married three times. He was first married to Noel Mickelson from 1965 to 1975, and they had two children: Shannon Amos and KC Amos.
He subsequently married Lillian Lehman from 1978 to 1979. He is currently married to Elisabete De Sousa, with whom he has been married since 1980. Amos’s marital history reflects a life filled with relationships and experiences.
film chronology
- Beast King (1982)
- come to america (1988)
- Lock (1989)
- Die Hard 2 (1990)
- ricochet (1991)
- Coming soon 2 usa (2021)
- my time (2022)
net worth
John Amos has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million. His career spanned decades, from being a former football player to becoming a versatile actor in television and film.
