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biography
A burly and confident actor on film, television, and stage, John Amos earned his greatest exposure as James Evans, Sr., the hardworking head of the family on “Good Times” (CBS, 1974-79). He departed the show in 1976 after clashing with the producers over its scripts, and spent much of the next few decades essaying stern and dependable men – usually in a branch of the military or law enforcement – in projects ranging from “Roots” (1976) and “Die Hard 2” (1990), to “The West Wing” (NBC, 1999-2006) and “Men in Trees” (ABC, 2006- ).Born John A. Amos Jr. on Dec. 27, 1939 in Newark, NJ, Amos’
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Played professional football in American, Canadian and Continental Leagues
Worked as social worker at the Vera Institute of Justice, NYC
Worked as advertising copywriter
Began performing stand-up comedy in Greenwich Village
1969
Was a staff writer on the CBS variety series "The Leslie Uggams Show"
1970
Played recurring role of Gordy the weatherman on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (CBS)
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