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J.J. Evans: The Art of Comics and a Billion-Dollar Legacy. We all remember J.J. as the Dyno-Mite character who brought endless laughs and energy to the Evans family on Good Times. But after the series ended, J.J. didn’t just fade into the background.
Oct 1, 2024 · He was 84. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday. No other details were immediately available. He played James Evans Sr. on “Good Times,” which featured one of television’s first Black two-parent families.
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James "J.J." Evans, Jr., played by comedian and actor Jimmie Walker, ( born May 6th ) is one of the main characters of the CBS-TV series Good Times. He is the oldest son of James Evans, Sr. and Florida Evans. J.J. is known to be the breakout character in the show.
A gifted artist, J.J. dreams of becoming famous and one day taking his family out of poverty. Until that day, J.J.'s responsibilities include doing well in school and looking out for his younger siblings. Unfortunately, he doesn't do too well at either one. With the exception of art class, he's a less-than-average student. He's not much of a help around in the house, and his constant bickering with Thelma keeps his parents refereeing. Instead of being the model son, J.J. is more concerned with using his good looks, sweet talk and clever wit to attract the ladies and outrun the muggers. But no matter what J.J. does, he makes sure that everything is always "Dyn-o-mite!"
Generally, J.J., whom at times has had stretches where he was out of work, is a hard worker. Before he finished high school and shortly thereafter, he held a job at a nearby restaurant, The Chicken Shack, until he lost it in the episode "The Investigation" in Season 3, when the FBI had sent Agent Lloyd to investigate as to whom was corresponding with the Cuban Government, which turned out to be Michael who was doing it for a school assignment.
By the time of the episode "J.J. and the Boss' Daughter", J.J. has a job at an ad agency, and he starts dating a new assistant at work, but does not realize the attractive woman is the daughter of his boss. J.J. starts to brag how he has control of the office and the boss has no idea of what is going on.
In the final episode of the series, J.J. decided to move in with two female friends.
John Allen Amos Jr. [1] (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times.
YearTitleRoleNotes2022Buddy LissonsEpisode: "I Will Tell of All Your Deeds"2020Uncle DEpisode: "Family Feud"2019Fred DavisEpisode: "'All in the Family' and 'Good ...2019WarEpisode: "The Poor Horsemen of the ...As J.J., Jimmie Walker was the fifth-billed actor in the Norman Lear-developed sitcom about an inner-city Chicago family, after Esther Rolle as Florida Evans, John Amos as her husband James, Ja’net Dubois as sassy neighbor Willona Woods, and Broadway star Ralph Carter as youngest son Michael.
Oct 2, 2024 · Amos, who played James Evans Sr. in the 1970s sitcom Good Times, showed TV critic Eric Deggans what it was like to have a concerned, ethical father at home.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Courtesy of CBS/Everett Collection. 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,...
