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Date of Birth
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27-December-1939
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Place of Birth
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Newark
(New Jersey, Essex County, United States of America, Area codes 862 and 973, Area code 973, Area code 862)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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John A. Amos, John Amos, Jr., John A. Amos, Jr., Johnny Amos, John A. Amos, Johnny Amos, John Amos Jr., John A. Amos, John Amos, Jr., John A. Amos, Jr., Johnny Amos
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Profession
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Actor, Athlete, Football player, Soldier, Playwright, Theatrical producer, Copywriter, Social Worker, Screenwriter, Stand-up comedian
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John Amos is an American actor who played James Evans, Sr. on the 1970s television series Good Times. His television work includes roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, the miniseries Roots, for which he received an Emmy nomination, and a recurring role in The West Wing. He also played the father of Will Smith's character's girlfriend, Lisa Wilkes, in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
He has also appeared on Broadway and in numerous motion pictures in a career that spans four decades. He has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award.
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