John Allen Amos Jr. is an American actor popularly known for playing the role of James Evans on the CBS TV series Good Times. He received an Emmy nomination for his performance in the 1977 miniseries ‘Roots’.
He made his first debut in the 1970s show ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show, playing the role of Gordy Howard, the weatherman. He has also worked in other television programs such as ‘The West Wing’ playing the reappearing role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace and playing the role of Washington DC mayor in the series ‘The District’.
In the year 1964, Amos endorsed himself with the American Football league’s Denver Broncos. But unfortunately, not able to complete the 40-yard dash because of a pulled hamstring, he was sent out on the second day of the training camp.
Amos has also played several supporting roles in the films, Die Hard 2, The BeastMaster, Coming to America.
In 2020, Amos was admitted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
John Amos Net Worth
John Amos has an estimated net worth of $3 Million. The American actor, as well as an erstwhile footballer, has made up his net worth through making a regular appearance on the TV show Good Times and also through working in various TV shows and films. Most of his money comes from his acting career.
How John Softens her Granddaughter’s Heart
John Amos is a caring granddad and knows how to make his loved one’s smile. Her granddaughter Quiera Noel turns 29 year old this year but John couldn’t be with his family on that day. He lightens them up with a pleasant video call. John’s daughter Shannon Amos shared a post on her Instagram story in which John can be seen on a video call with his daughter and granddaughter. She captioned the post: “When your grandad sings Happy Birthday to you. Your heart melts! @qui. noelle.”
Shannon shared more beautiful photos of her daughter’s birthday celebration on her Instagram. One of which was the birthday girl, looking gorgeous in a yellow dress with thin straps and high silt.
The Actor’s Personal Life
John Amos was born on the 27th of December in the year 1939 in Newark, New Jersey. His father was John A. Amos Sr. who was an auto mechanic. He resided in East Orange, New Jersey, and completed his graduation in the year 1958 from East Orange High School.
His Marital Status
John has married two times. First, he married a horsewoman, Noel Mickelson in the year 1965 and they share two children Shannon Amos (writer and producer), K.C Amos (Grammy nominated director) but they divorced in 1975. The second time he married an American actress Lillian Lehman.
