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2. www.slashfilm.com › 1652174 › good-times-actorsThe Only Major Actors Still Alive From Good Times - /Film

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   Sep 2, 2024 · John Amos (James Evans) CBS. "Roots" star John Amos played working-class patriarch James for three seasons of "Good Times" before leaving the show in 1976.

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4. www.cheatsheet.com › entertainment › good-times-castWhich ‘Good Times’ Cast Members Are Still Alive?

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   • Jimmie Walker starred as J.J. Evans on ‘Good Times’ Jimmie Walker was only 27 when he landed the role of James Jr., the Evans family’s oldest son, and it launched him to superstardom.
   • Esther Rolle played matriarch Florida Evans in ‘Good Times’ Esther Rolle’s performance as the matriarch of the Evans family was a driving force in television.
   • John Amos portrayed James Evans Sr., Florida’s husband. John Amos was most memorable for his role as James Evans, the first Black TV dad. On Good Times, he portrayed a Korean War veteran willing to get his hands dirty and work three jobs to make ends meet.
   • Ja’Net DuBois starred as Willona Woods, Florida’s best friend. Former model and vocalist of The Jeffersons‘ catchy theme song, “Movin’ On Up,” Ja’Net DuBois played the Evans family’s sassy neighbor Willona Woods.

5. www.distractify.com › p › why-did-john-amos-leaveWhy Did John Amos Leave Good Times? Details on His Firing

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   Oct 2, 2024 · The real reason John Amos left 'Good Times.'. After three seasons as James Evans Sr. on Good Times, John Amos was fired for criticizing the show's portrayal of Black characters as "inauthentic," according to a Time magazine interview with him in 2021.

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6. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › tvJohn Amos death: 'Good Times,' 'Roots' actor was 84 - Los ...

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   Oct 1, 2024 · John Amos, the actor who played James Evans Sr. on 'Good Times,' adult Kunta Kinte on 'Roots' and Cleo McDowell in 'Coming to America,' has died. He was 84.

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7. www.msn.com › en-us › tvWhy did John Amos quit Good Times? Exploring the late ... - MSN

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   J ohn Amos, who was best known for playing the role of James Evans Sr. on Good Times, passed away on August 21st this year, and the news was announced on October 2nd by his son K.C. Amos. He...

8. tvline.com › news › john-amos-dead-cause-of-deathJohn Amos, Good Times and Roots Star, Dead at 84 - TVLine

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, best known for his role as family patriarch James Evans on CBS’ Good Times, has died. He was 84 years old. Amos’ son, Kelly Christopher Amos, tells The...

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   What happened to James on Good Times?

   • The following TV season, Good Times was spun off of the Bea Arthur classic and his character was renamed James. The landmark series represented television’s first African American two-parent family sitcom. Due to disagreements with executive producer Norman Lear, Amos was let go from Good Times following Season 3.

   John Amos Dead — Cause of Death of 'Good Times' and 'Roots' Star - T…

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   Why did John Amos leave Good Times?

   • Following the media attention he received when he left, Amos proved himself in other productions, such as Roots and Coming to America. What was the real reason for John Amos' Good Times exit? John Amos was fired from Good Times and did not leave the show as everybody believed. It had become too much of a nuisance for both parties in the end.

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   Who was John Amos on 'Good Times'?

   • One even went on to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world. "Roots" star John Amos played working-class patriarch James for three seasons of "Good Times" before leaving the show in 1976.

   The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Good Times - /Film

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   Who played James Evans on 'Good Times'?

   • For three years and three seasons, Amos was adored by audiences around the country as the tough-loving patriarch of the Evans family on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times.” Amos played James Evans, a hard-working Korean War veteran with a withering stare and sharp wit who did everything he could to provide for his family.

   John Amos death: 'Good Times,' 'Roots' actor was 84 - Los Angeles Times

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   What happened to the 'Good Times' cast?

   • "Good Times" stars like Rolle, Ja'Net DuBois, Johnny Brown, and Ben Powers have passed away in the years since the show ended, but several key cast members are still with us and doing creative work to this day. One even went on to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

   The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Good Times - /Film

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   Why was John Amos fired from Good Times?

   • Amos was fired from Good Times in 1976 due to his “disruptive” on-set behavior and criticism of the show’s scripts and overall direction. Since then, the actor has appeared on TV in Roots, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The West Wing. In addition, he has acted in films such as Let’s Do It Again, Coming to America, Die Hard 2, and Dr. Doolittle 3.

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10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesJohn Amos: Roots, Good Times and The West Wing actor ... - BBC

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    Oct 2, 2024 · 2 October 2024. Tributes have been paid to actor John Amos, who made his mark on US TV in the hugely popular landmark series Roots, and Good Times. Amos, who was 84, played stern but loving...