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John Amos, beloved “Good Times” father and Emmy-nominated “Roots” star, dies at 84. Story by Kristen Baldwin, EW Staff • 4mo.

John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad, Dies at 84. He played Gordy the weatherman on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and earned an Emmy nom for his turn as the older Kunta Kinte on 'Roots.' ...

John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles.

Amos, who played James Evans Sr. in the 1970s sitcom Good Times, showed TV critic Eric Deggans what it was like to have a concerned, ethical father at home. Behind the scenes, Amos pushed for more ...

From there, he brought his comedic talents to CBS’ “Good Times,” a spinoff of “Maude” and “All in the Family,” and played father James Evans Sr. in 1974.

John Amos, beloved “Good Times” father and Emmy-nominated “Roots” star, dies at 84. Kristen Baldwin, EW Staff. October 1, 2024 at 2:40 PM. Copied; ...