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John Amos: Which character did he play?
R.I.P. to the legend!
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We lost another TV icon when John Amos died in late August 2024.
We don't have too many more chances to memorialize these figures that tie us to our beloved TV shows of years gone by. These television titans deserve their flowers while they're still here, so let's see how well you can recall their best work.
We'll name a show or movie John Amos was in, and you can tell us which was his character's name. Good luck! Be sure to share your score in the comments section below.
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"Good Times": What was his character's name?
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The year prior, Amos was in three episodes of "Maude." Who'd he play on Maude?
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Who'd John Amos play in "Roots?"
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What's the name of Amos' character on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show?"
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John Amos is in "Coming to America." What's the name of the character he plays?
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Do you remember who Amos played in "Die Hard 2?"
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John Amos was the star of "704 Hauser," about a family who moved into Archie Bunker's house. What was his character named?
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Amos guest starred in three episodes of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." He was Will's girlfriend's dad, and then Will's stepfather.
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Amos starred in 27 episodes of an Anne Heche-led show called...
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John Amos played Uncle D in an episode of Tracy Morgan's sitcom...
John Amos: Which character did he play?
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8 RIGHT. RIP, JOHN AMOS, TV DAD! THANKS FOR THE LESSONS!
6/10 .Had to guess on most of those.Really like John Amos ,One of my favorite t.v. Dads.
John Amos played Kunta Kinte in Roots? Why do I keep thinking it was LeVar Burton who played Kinte?
am in the same club as you
Burton was young Kunta AKA Toby, Amos was old Kunta!
Well then both of them were Kunta and MeTV needs to make that clear.
3/10 - orwell - again any fookin movie ?s are my kryptonite ("DONT KNOW ; DONT care:))
RIP - you were a memorable actor - so great on Good Times
RIP - you were a memorable actor - so great on Good Times
8/10
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6 out of 10
Fantastic actor. He also guest-starred in a hilarious episode of Psych (not too vintage, I know) entitled "Meat is murder, but murder is also murder." Definitely worth a look.
Well, they did run Monk, which came from the same era!
9/10...BTW MeTV quiz staff, John Amos passed away on August 21, 2024...not late September '24. Neither many of his family members nor the media were notified until recently. It's sad, but let's remember all the good times that John Amos brought to tv sitcoms and film. Rest in Peace, John Amos.
Very sad! Read my update below
bingo:)!
7/10. Missed 3, 5 and 8.
Rest in Peace 🙏
Rest in Peace 🙏
7/10! missed numbers 6,8, and 10.
10 for 10. I remember being confused when Florida’s husband went from being “Henry” on “Maude” to “James” on “Good Times”.
You got 10 out of 10
James Evans Sr . One of the most realistic TV fathers. Rip Mr. Amos.
In Disney's "World's Greatest Athlete," which character did Amos play? 1. Dean Higgins; 2. Dexter Riley; 3. Sam Archer; 4. Canoe Henderson
I am shooting in the dark...#4?
6/10 R.I.P. He was AWESOME!
8/10
10/10 He will be missed.
6/10 All guesses 🤷🏽♀️ RIP John Amos.
10 of 10, R.I P John Amos.