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John Amos (I)
A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain acting jobs, and a serious desire for better roles to earn a satisfying place in the annals of film and TV. He has found it a constant uphill battle to further himself in an industry that ...
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Actor (103 credits)
Actor (103 credits)
2016-2017
The Ranch
(TV Series)
Ed
Ed
- One of Those Nights
(2017)
... Ed
- The Cowboy Rides Away
(2016)
... Ed
- I've Come to Expect It from You
(2016)
... Ed
- Living and Living Well
(2016)
... Ed
2010
Two and a Half Men
(TV Series)
Ed
Ed
- This Is Not Gonna End Well
(2010)
... Ed
- I Found Your Moustache
(2010)
... Ed
- Tinkle Like a Princess
(2010)
... Ed
2006-2008
Men in Trees
(TV Series)
Buzz Washington
Buzz Washington
- Taking the Lead
(2008)
... Buzz Washington
- Surprise, Surprise
(2008)
... Buzz Washington
- New Dogs, Old Tricks
(2008)
... Buzz Washington
- Kiss and Don't Tell
(2008)
... Buzz Washington
- Wander/Lust
(2008)
... Buzz Washington
2007
Psych
(TV Series)
Uncle Burton Guster
Uncle Burton Guster
- Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder
(2007)
... Uncle Burton Guster
1999-2004
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Percy Fitzwallace
Percy Fitzwallace
- Gaza
(2004)
... Percy Fitzwallace
- Talking Points
(2004)
... Percy Fitzwallace
- The Dogs of War
(2003)
... Percy Fitzwallace
- 7A WF 83429
(2003)
... Percy Fitzwallace
- Twenty Five
(2003)
... Percy Fitzwallace
2003-2004
All About the Andersons
(TV Series)
Joe Anderson
Joe Anderson
- Face the Music
(2004)
... Joe Anderson
- Into the Woods
(2004)
... Joe Anderson
- Time Bandit
(2004)
... Joe Anderson
- Home Movie
(2004)
... Joe Anderson
- One Flew Over the Kai-Kai's Nest
(2004)
... Joe Anderson
2002
American Masters
(TV Series documentary)
Dr. Bledsoe
Dr. Bledsoe
- Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
(2002)
... Dr. Bledsoe
2000-2001
The District
(TV Series)
Mayor Ethan Baker
Mayor Ethan Baker
- Fools Russian: Part 2
(2001)
... Mayor Ethan Baker
- Running Towards Fire
(2001)
... Mayor Ethan Baker
- The Most Dangerous Job
(2001)
... Mayor Ethan Baker
- The Jackal
(2000)
... Mayor Ethan Baker
- Imperfect Victims
(2000)
... Mayor Ethan Baker
2000
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Peter 'Yas' Yastrzemski
Peter 'Yas' Yastrzemski
- Zig Zag
(2000)
... Peter 'Yas' Yastrzemski
1995-1997
In the House
(TV Series)
Coach Sam Wilson
Coach Sam Wilson
- The Retreat Story
(1997)
... Coach Sam Wilson
- Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
(1997)
... Coach Sam Wilson
- Return of the Stiletto
(1997)
... Coach Sam Wilson
- Record Breaking Time
(1996)
... Coach Sam Wilson
- Maxwell Said Knock You Out
(1996)
... Coach Sam Wilson
1997
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Pastor Roscoe Jones
Pastor Roscoe Jones
- Sons of Thunder
(1997)
... Pastor Roscoe Jones
1994-1995
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(TV Series)
Fred Wilkes
Fred Wilkes
- For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll
(1995)
... Fred Wilkes
- The Wedding Show (Psyche!)
(1995)
... Fred Wilkes
- Three's a Crowd
(1995)
... Fred Wilkes
- Same Game, Next Season
(1994)
... Fred Wilkes
1995
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Sheriff James Mackey
Sheriff James Mackey
- The Hero
(1995)
... Sheriff James Mackey (as Jon Amos)
1994
704 Hauser
(TV Mini-Series)
Ernie Cumberbatch
Ernie Cumberbatch
- Revelations
(1994)
... Ernie Cumberbatch
- All That Jasmine
(1994)
... Ernie Cumberbatch
- Triskaidekaphobia
(1994)
... Ernie Cumberbatch
- Ernie Live on Tape
(1994)
... Ernie Cumberbatch
- Here's Why Ernie Should Never Be Left Home Alone
(1994)
... Ernie Cumberbatch
1987
You Are the Jury
(TV Series)
Sergeant Harold Borman
Sergeant Harold Borman
- The State of Oregon vs. Stanley Manning
(1987)
... Sergeant Harold Borman
1984-1985
Hunter
(TV Series)
Captain Dolan
Captain Dolan
- Sniper
(1985)
... Captain Dolan
- Fire Man
(1985)
... Captain Dolan
- Guilty
(1985)
... Captain Dolan
- The Beach Boy
(1985)
... Captain Dolan
- The Snow Queen: Part 2
(1985)
... Captain Dolan
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
Albie Meadows
Albie Meadows
- The Homecoming: Part 2
(1984)
... Albie Meadows
1984
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Ins. Roland Hackett
Ins. Roland Hackett
- The Fred Connection
(1984)
... Ins. Roland Hackett
1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Duke Taylor
Duke Taylor
- The Zinging Valentine/The Very Temporary Secretary/Final Score
(1983)
... Duke Taylor
1976-1977
Future Cop
(TV Series)
Officer Bill Bundy / Bundy / Off. Bill Bundy
Officer Bill Bundy / Bundy / Off. Bill Bundy
- The Kansas City Kid
(1977)
... Officer Bill Bundy
- Carlisle Girl
(1977)
... Officer Bill Bundy
- Cops and Robin
(1977)
... Bundy
- Girl on the Ledge
(1977)
... Officer Bill Bundy
- The Mad Mad Bomber
(1977)
... Officer Bill Bundy
1970-1977
Mary Tyler Moore
(TV Series)
Gordy Howard / Weatherman Gordy
Gordy Howard / Weatherman Gordy
- Hail the Conquering Gordy
(1977)
... Gordy Howard
- Happy Birthday, Lou!
(1973)
... Gordy Howard
- We Want Baxter
(1973)
... Gordy Howard
- It's Whether You Win or Lose
(1972)
... Gordy Howard
- The Good-Time News
(1972)
... Gordy Howard
1977
Roots
(TV Mini-Series)
Older Kunta Kinte / Toby
Older Kunta Kinte / Toby
- Part V
(1977)
... Older Kunta Kinte / Toby
- Part IV
(1977)
... Older Kunta Kinte / Toby
- Part III
(1977)
... Older Kunta Kinte / Toby
1974-1976
Good Times
(TV Series)
James Evans, Sr.
James Evans, Sr.
- The Rent Party
(1976)
... James Evans, Sr.
- The Break Up
(1976)
... James Evans, Sr.
- Florida the Woman
(1976)
... James Evans, Sr.
- J.J. in Trouble
(1976)
... James Evans, Sr. (credit only)
- The Investigation
(1976)
... James Evans, Sr.
1973-1974
Maude
(TV Series)
Henry Evans
Henry Evans
- Florida's Goodbye
(1974)
... Henry Evans
- Florida's Affair
(1973)
... Henry Evans
- Florida's Problem
(1973)
... Henry Evans
1971-1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
(segment "Love and the Split-Up") / Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups")
- Love and the Alibi/Love and the Instant Father/Love and the Lovely Evening/Love and Lover's Lane/Love and the Split-Up
(1972)
... (segment "Love and the Split-Up")
- Love and the Bowling Ball/Love and the Check/Love and the Hiccups/Love and the Liberated Lady Boss
(1971)
... Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups")
1971
The Funny Side
(TV Series)
Minority Husband
Minority Husband
- The Funny Side of the Consumer
(1971)
... Minority Husband
- The Funny Side of Leisure
(1971)
... Minority Husband
- The Funny Side of Newspapers
(1971)
... Minority Husband
- The Funny Side of Law & Order
(1971)
... Minority Husband
- The Funny Side of Money
(1971)
... Minority Husband
1970
The Bill Cosby Show
(TV Series)
1st Salesman
1st Salesman
- Swann's Way
(1970)
... 1st Salesman (as Johnny Amos, credit only)
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Writer (1 credit)
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Producer (5 credits)
Producer (5 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (47 credits)
Self (47 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Personal Details
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Reunited with his "Good Times" co-star Ralph Carter, on the stage production of Pass is the Pass by Richard Wesley. See more »Alternate Names:
Johnny Amos | Jon AmosHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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There are three stages in an actor's career: Who is John Amos? Get me John Amos. Get me a young John Amos. See more »Trivia:
Quit the show Good Times (1974) over complaints directed at him by fans and friends that the show was not a pleasant portrait of African-American life and somewhat insulting. To explain his absence from the show, his character on Good Times (1974) was killed in a car accident, ensuring his choice to leave was permanent. See more »Star Sign:
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