American actors John Amos as James Evans, Sr., and Esther Rolle (1920 – 1998) as Florida Evans, in a promotional portrait for the US TV sitcom, ‘Good Times’, 1974. (Photo by Silver Screen ...

Donation Options Search Search Search John Amos and Esther Rolle starred as James and Florida Evans in the comedy series “Good Times.” CBS Share LOS ANGELES — John Amos, who starred as the ...

The late actor is best known for his role as James Evans Sr. on Good Times, where he portrayed a hardworking father striving to provide for his family in a challenging environment. However ...

From Uncle Phil to Andre Johnson to James Evans, Sr., and more, Black TV dads have been some of the best parts of our ...

Jimmie Walker starred as J.J. Evans on ‘Good Times’ Jimmie Walker was only 27 when he landed the role of James Jr., the Evans family’s oldest son, and it launched him to superstardom.

though his death wasn't disclosed publicly until Tuesday – first came to my attention playing righteous dad James Evans, Sr. on the legendary 1970s sitcom Good Times. As a young, Black boy ...

The Hollywood Reporter contacted two members of the 1970s-era Good Times cast. John Amos starred as family patriarch James Evans. Bern Nadette Stanis portrayed James Evans’ daughter, Thelma ...

Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday. He played James Evans Sr. on “Good Times,” which featured one of television’s first Black two-parent families.

Netflix's animated series revival of Good Times seems almost genetically engineered ... I found it inspirational to see John Amos' character James Evans as a stern but loving paternal presence ...

Created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, “Good Times” premiered in 1974 and ran for six seasons before ending its run on the small screen in 1979. The series, which the late Norman Lear developed ...

The original series starred Esther Rolle and John Amos as Florida and James Evans, with Ralph Carter, Bern Nadette Stanis and Jimmie Walker playing their children. Netflix ordered 10 episodes of ...