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John Amos: Which character did he play?
We lost another TV icon when John Amos died in late September 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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