John Amos made his career as an American actor. He got his name and Fame after portraying the role of James Evans in a series named Good Times, which was aired on CBS, he has worked in other television shows such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He has also worked as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing show. He was even nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award. He has also played various Supporting roles, such as The Beastmaster, which was released in the year 1982 and Coming to America in the year 1988 and Die Hard 2 in the year 1990, and many more. 

John Amos Early Life

John Amos’ real name is John Allen Amos Jr. He was brought up to this world on 27th December of 1939. He was born in Newark, situated in New Jersey in U S. He completed his graduation from Colorado State University with a degree of BA. He completed his schatng from East Orange High school in the year 1958. He was also a champion at playing football and played from Colorado State Rams Football. After ko of his college, he became a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion.

John Amos Career

John Amos signed a contract with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League in 1964. Since he could not run the 40-yard dash, he was sent out on the second day of the training camp. After that, he joined the Canton Bulldogs and Joliet Explorers of the United Football League. In 1967, he signed a free contract with Kansas City of the American Football League. He then joined the acting career. He became famous for his debut role as Gordy Howard in a show named The Mary Tyler Moore Show which started in the year 1970 and ended in 1973. He is most famous for his role as James Evans Sr in a sitcom named Maude. He even played a role as Captain Dolan in a TV show named Hunter which was aired from 1984 to 1985. He even made his appearance as a police officer in a drama named The District. He has even They appeared as an Ed character in a Netflix sitcom called The Ranch. 

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John Amos Personal Life

John Amos won three TV Land Awards, as well as he has won a DVD Exclusive Award and a CableACE Award. He received this award for his various roles, such as on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Good Times and TV Miniseries Roots. He was even included in the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2020. He tied his knot with Noel Mickelson in 1965, but things didn’t go well, and they divorced in 1975. Currently, he is living in Westcliffe, which is situated in Colorado. 

John Amos Net worth

John Amos has a net worth of $ 3 million. He has earned this through his hard work and determination toward his work.