Though John Amos had already built a solid acting career ... and Ja’net DuBois. Produced by Norman Lear, the sitcom aimed to portray the struggles and triumphs of a poor Black family living ...
(NEXSTAR) — Actor John Amos, well-known for his roles in ... s first Black two-parent families. Produced by Norman Lear and co-created by actor Mike Evans, who co-starred on “All in the ...
(Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) Esther Rolle, in particular, was more public voicing her concerns, but it was John Amos who was let go by Norman Lear at the end of season three.
John Amos (December 27, 1939 - August 21, 2024) was an American actor and retired football player. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots" and for ...