Everyone’s Favorite A-Listers Then and Now

John Amos, born in 1939, is a respected actor known for his role as James Evans Sr. on the classic TV series Good Times. Before his acting career, he served in the United States Air Force. Amos also had a brief stint as a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

Not many people know that he was a writer and contributed to the children’s book A World Without Color to address racism. Throughout his acting career, Amos appeared in various films and TV shows, including Roots and Coming to America. He continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for his strong and versatile acting skills.