John Amos, Pathbreaking Black TV Actor Known For “Roots” And “Good Times,” Has Died At 84



“A running back turned actor who appeared in scores of TV shows — including groundbreaking 1970s programs such as the sitcom Good Times and the epic miniseries Roots — (he) risked his career to protest demeaning portrayals of Black characters.” – The Washington Post (MSN)



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