“Jimmy Walker uh did contact Norman’s office in ... Um, I wanted to be a surgeon,” she continued. “I guess I was J.J. was a famous artist, so you have positive images generations before ...

Whether it's his first love of performing stand-up or captivating millions with his Emmy-winning role in Good Times, Jimmie Walker has entertained audiences worldwide for over five decades.

wisecracking J.J. Evans would launch him into television superstardom. "Dyn-o-mite!" was the phrase that made him famous nationwide. As "Good Times" enjoyed a six year run, Walker's fame grew ...