John Amos: podcast appearances and interviews

John Allen Amos Jr. (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor known for his work in television and film. He gained prominence for his role as James Evans Sr. on the CBS series Good Times. Amos also portrayed the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and appeared as Captain Meissner in Lock Up (1989) and Major Grant in Die Hard 2 (1990). His television credits include appearances on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and recurring roles such as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing and Ethan Baker, the Mayor of Washington D.C., in the series The District. He was recognized with nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. In addition to his television work, Amos played supporting roles in films including The Beastmaster (1982), Coming to America (1988), and Coming 2 America (2021). Throughout his career, Amos built a diverse portfolio of performances across genres and mediums, leaving a lasting impact on American television and film.