The celebrated actor, who died Aug. 21, is remembered for such iconic roles as Kunta Kinte in “Roots” and James Evans Sr. on “Good Times.” Actor John Amos, who gained widespread recognition in the ...

The actor was also known for his work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Coming to America," and "The West Wing." Long before John Amos became a star playing James Evans, a hard-working father raising a ...

John Amos, Shannon Amos, and K.C. Amos at the 1st Annual "A Celebration of Heroes" Power Heroes Gala on December 3, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. John Amos was beloved for his role as the loving, ...

He was the patriarch in one of the first sitcoms with an all-Black cast and an enslaved African in the American South in a blockbuster TV mini-series. By Ash Wu John Amos, who played a stern patriarch ...