Is John Amos dead, what is his net worth, wife, age, height and family?

Publish date: 2024-09-03

After having a taste of sports, writing and acting, John Amos made the right choice by remaining faithful to the world of cinema. He played American football in the 1960s, took up boxing and later transferred his passion elsewhere after his coach Hank Stram felt his destiny did not lie on the football field.

In the 1970s, Amos started making waves as an actor in different genres. The American actor is best known for his roles in the miniseries The Roots (1977) and for his portrayal of James Evans, Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. The former earned him an Emmy nomination. He also has other TV shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The West Wing to his credit. In the movies, he is remembered for his role as Cleo McDowell in Coming to America, playing the father of Eddy Murphy’s love interest played by Shari Headley. He also has numerous Broadway films to his credit and during his distinguished career spanning over forty years he has been nominated for several prestigious awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award.

Biography of John Amos (Age)

The footballer-turned-actor was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 27, 1939. His parents – Annabelle P. and John A. Amos Sr. named him John A. Amos, Jr. when he was born. He was raised by his parents in East Orange, New Jersey where he attended East Orange High School graduating in 1958. He then continued his education at Long Beach City College and later graduated a degree in sociology from Colorado State University. While at Colorado State, he played with the school’s football team, the Rams, and after college became a Golden Gloves boxing champion. After playing college football, he continued with professional teams such as the Denver Broncos, Canton Bulldogs, Jersey City Jets,

As an actor, his first starring television role was as a weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show known as Gordy Howard. He gained more fame for his role in Good Times which lasted for most of the 1970s. In 1977, the actor landed an Emmy Award nomination for his role in the hit miniseries titled The Roots. From the 1980s through the 2000s, John Amos continued to star in television shows and stage performances. Series and shows like West Wing, Men in Tree, Touched by an Angel, The Cosby Show, Police Story, Two and a Half Men, The Ranch and many more are just a few of his accomplishments.

He also has many movie roles under his belt. From his early days in the industry to date, he has starred in – World’s Greatest Athlete (1973), Let’s Do It Again (1975), Vanishing Point (1971), The President’s Plane is Missing (1973), Touched by Love (1980), Master of Beasts (1982), Dance of the Dwarves (1983), Coming to America (1988), Two Evil Eyes (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), Dr. Dolittle 3 ( 2006) and others too numerous to mention.

In 2009, he shared his musical prowess with fans by releasing his album of original country music songs.

What is his net worth?

Although he played sports in the past, JohnAmos has his acting career to thank for the fortune he enjoys today. The actor and former American footballer has an estimated net worth of $3 million, thanks to his appearances in top-grossing movies and TV shows.

His family, wife

The actor’s parents are Annabelle P. (Mother) and John A. Amos Sr. (Father) who worked as an auto mechanic.

Apparently, his love life has not been very difficultsuccess like his career since he married three times. Her first marriage was to artist and equestrian Noel Mickelson. Although the union only lasted between 1965 and 1975, they had two children, Shannon and KC Amos who did well in the film industry. After his first marriage, John Amos married actress Lillian Lehman, but their marriage only lasted from 1978 to 1979.

Despite his two failed marriages, the actor seems to have found the missing rib in Elisabete De Sousa, to whom he has been married since 1982.

Is John Amos dead?

On December 28, 2016, Headline NewsNetwork spread news of John Amos’ death after a heart attack, which was later confirmed as a hoax. Although some of the characters he portrayed are dead, the actor is still very much alive. It may be old, but it’s still so good and hearty and hasn’t left the spotlight.

the size

The New Jersey-born actor stands proudly at a height of 1.81m. His weight and other measurements are currently unavailable, but the veteran actor appears to be in great shape despite his age.