John Amos Biography
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Starred in an indie film directed by his son,
K.C. Amos & produced by his daughter,
Shannon Amos. The trio also co-wrote the urban comedy due for release summer 2003.

Son of
John Amos Sr..

Quit the show
Good Times over complaints directed at him by fans and friends that the show was not a pleasant portrait of African-American life and somewhat insulting. To explain his absence from the show, his character on
Good Times was killed in a car accident, ensuring his choice to leave was permanent.

He was spotted observing one of the trials of mobster
John Gotti.

Was cast as the Evans father in
Good Times despite being only eight years older than
Jimmie Walker (who played J.J., the oldest son) and nearly nineteen years younger than
Esther Rolle, who played his wife, Florida.

Played college football at Colorado State University.

Played professional football for the Norfolk Neptunes in the late 1960's
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