John Allen Amos Jr. One of the most influential actors of his time. Born in 1939, Amos rose to fame with his iconic roles in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots, where he portrayed the resilient Kunta Kinte, and the beloved sitcom Good Times, as the hardworking father James Evans Sr. These performances cemented his place in television history as a powerful advocate for authentic portrayals of African-American families and communities.This biography...