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202 titles |
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$12MM
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$7.8MM
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$18MM
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$18MM
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Remembering 'Roots' (2002)
(Video) - Self / Kunta Kinte, Special Thanks Self / Kunta Kinte, Special Thanks See fewer |
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$1MM
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$4.5MM
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$5.9MM
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$23MM
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$23MM
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$26K
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$42K
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Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995)
(Video) - Detective (segment "Natural Born Killaz") Detective (segment "Natural Born Killaz") See fewer |
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$28K
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$39K
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$39K
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$4.8MM
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$22MM
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$22MM
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$70MM
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$22MM
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$118MM
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$240MM
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Two Evil Eyes (1990)
Det. Legrand (segment "The Black Cat") Det. Legrand (segment "The Black Cat") See fewer |
$9MM
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$260K
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$350K
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$350K
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$24MM
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$6MM
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$22MM
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$22MM
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$30MM
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$21MM
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$128MM
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$289MM
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$78K
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$1.4MM
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$1.4MM
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$8MM
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$3MM
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$14MM
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$14MM
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$70K
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$500K
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Vanishing Point (1971)
Super Soul's Engineer (uncredited) Super Soul's Engineer (uncredited) See fewer |
$1.6MM
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$12MM
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$12MM
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$8MM
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Past Television (73 titles) | Episodes |
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The Righteous Gemstones (2022)
(TV Series) - Roddey Lissons (1 episode, 2022) Roddey Lissons (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
I Will Tell of All Your Deeds (Feb
27,
2022)
Season 2,
Episode 9
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Roddey Lissons
Roddey Lissons
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1
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1
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2
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Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell (2019)
(TV Series) - War (1 episode, 2019) War (1 episode, 2019) See fewer
The Poor Horsemen of the Apocalypse (May
4,
2019)
Season 4,
Episode 2
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War (as John A. Amos)
War (as John A. Amos)
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1
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Nubbin & Friends (2016–2017)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2016), Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 2016) Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2016), Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 2016) See fewer
Adventures of "The Letter B" (Aug
2017)
Season 1,
Episode 2
-
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
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The Letter "A" (Sep
15,
2016)
Season 1,
Episode 1
-
Mr. Johnson,
Executive Producer
Mr. Johnson,
Executive Producer
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2
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4
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American Masters (2002–2015)
(TV Series) - Dr. Bledsoe (1 episode, 2002), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2015) Dr. Bledsoe (1 episode, 2002), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2015) See fewer
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey (Feb
19,
2002)
Season 16,
Episode 7
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Dr. Bledsoe
Dr. Bledsoe
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Royal Pains (2010)
(TV Series) - Harrison Phillips (1 episode, 2010) Harrison Phillips (1 episode, 2010) See fewer |
1
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3
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1
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Men in Trees (2006–2008)
(TV Series) - Buzz Washington (27 episodes, 2006) Buzz Washington (27 episodes, 2006) See fewer |
27
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Psych (2007)
(TV Series) - Uncle Burton Guster (1 episode, 2007) Uncle Burton Guster (1 episode, 2007) See fewer
Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder (Aug
17,
2007)
Season 2,
Episode 6
-
Uncle Burton Guster
Uncle Burton Guster
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1
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22
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All About the Andersons (2003–2004)
(TV Series) - Joe Anderson (16 episodes, 2003) Joe Anderson (16 episodes, 2003) See fewer |
16
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The District (2000–2001)
(TV Series) - Mayor Ethan Baker (10 episodes, 2000) Mayor Ethan Baker (10 episodes, 2000) See fewer
Fools Russian: Part 2 (May
19,
2001)
Season 1,
Episode 23
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Mayor Ethan Baker
Mayor Ethan Baker
See fewer
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10
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The Outer Limits (2000)
(TV Series) - Peter 'Yas' Yastrzemski (1 episode, 2000) Peter 'Yas' Yastrzemski (1 episode, 2000) See fewer |
1
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Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal (1998)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 1998) Actor (1 episode, 1998) See fewer |
1
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King of the Hill (1998)
(TV Series) - Glen Johnson (1 episode, 1998) Glen Johnson (1 episode, 1998) See fewer
Traffic Jam (Feb
22,
1998)
Season 2,
Episode 16
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Glen Johnson (voice)
Glen Johnson (voice)
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1
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The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997)
(TV Movie) - Booker Hutch Booker Hutch See fewer |
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In the House (1995–1997)
(TV Series) - Coach Sam Wilson (12 episodes, 1995) Coach Sam Wilson (12 episodes, 1995) See fewer |
12
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Walker, Texas Ranger (1997)
(TV Series) - Pastor Roscoe Jones (1 episode, 1997) Pastor Roscoe Jones (1 episode, 1997) See fewer
Sons of Thunder (May
4,
1997)
Season 5,
Episode 24
-
Pastor Roscoe Jones
Pastor Roscoe Jones
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1
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1
|
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994–1995)
(TV Series) - Fred Wilkes (3 episodes, 1994) Fred Wilkes (3 episodes, 1994) See fewer
For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll (May
15,
1995)
Season 5,
Episode 25
-
Fred Wilkes
Fred Wilkes
See fewer
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3
|
Touched by an Angel (1995)
(TV Series) - Sheriff James Mackey (1 episode, 1995) Sheriff James Mackey (1 episode, 1995) See fewer |
1
|
704 Hauser (1994)
(TV Mini-series) - Ernie Cumberbatch (6 episodes, 1994) Ernie Cumberbatch (6 episodes, 1994) See fewer |
6
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Gideon Oliver (1989)
(TV Series) - Carl Manning (1 episode, 1989) Carl Manning (1 episode, 1989) See fewer |
1
|
The Cosby Show (1988)
(TV Series) - Dr. Herbert Bradley Jr. (1 episode, 1988) Dr. Herbert Bradley Jr. (1 episode, 1988) See fewer
The Physical (Oct
13,
1988)
Season 5,
Episode 2
-
Dr. Herbert Bradley Jr.
Dr. Herbert Bradley Jr.
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|
1
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Beauty and the Beast (1988)
(TV Series) - Farrell (1 episode, 1988) Farrell (1 episode, 1988) See fewer |
1
|
You Are the Jury (1987)
(TV Series) - Sergeant Harold Borman (1 episode, 1987) Sergeant Harold Borman (1 episode, 1987) See fewer
The State of Oregon vs. Stanley Manning (May
26,
1987)
Season 1,
Episode 4
-
Sergeant Harold Borman
Sergeant Harold Borman
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1
|
1
|
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Murder, She Wrote (1987)
(TV Series) - Doc Penrose (1 episode, 1987) Doc Penrose (1 episode, 1987) See fewer |
1
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One Life to Live (1986)
(TV Series) - Bill Moore (2 episodes, 1986) Bill Moore (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer |
2
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13
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Hardcastle and McCormick (1984)
(TV Series) - Albie Meadows (1 episode, 1984) Albie Meadows (1 episode, 1984) See fewer |
1
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Trapper John, M.D. (1984)
(TV Series) - Ins. Roland Hackett (1 episode, 1984) Ins. Roland Hackett (1 episode, 1984) See fewer
The Fred Connection (Mar
11,
1984)
Season 5,
Episode 18
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Ins. Roland Hackett
Ins. Roland Hackett
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|
1
|
The A-Team (1984)
(TV Series) - Rev. Taylor (1 episode, 1984) Rev. Taylor (1 episode, 1984) See fewer |
1
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The Love Boat (1983)
(TV Series) - Duke Taylor (1 episode, 1983) Duke Taylor (1 episode, 1983) See fewer
The Zinging Valentine/The Very Temporary Secretary/Final Score (Feb
12,
1983)
Season 6,
Episode 20
-
Duke Taylor
Duke Taylor
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
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Here's Boomer (1981)
(TV Series) - Charlie Foster (1 episode, 1981) Charlie Foster (1 episode, 1981) See fewer
Boomer Goes for the Gold (Nov
8,
1981)
Season 2,
Episode 9
-
Charlie Foster
Charlie Foster
See fewer
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1
|
Future Cop (1976–1977)
(TV Series) - Bundy / Officer Bill Bundy / Off. Bill Bundy (7 episodes, 1976) Bundy / Officer Bill Bundy / Off. Bill Bundy (7 episodes, 1976) See fewer |
7
|
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
(TV Series) - Gordy Howard / Weatherman Gordy (13 episodes, 1970) Gordy Howard / Weatherman Gordy (13 episodes, 1970) See fewer |
13
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3
|
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Police Story (1976)
(TV Series) - Walt Kyles (1 episode, 1976) Walt Kyles (1 episode, 1976) See fewer |
1
|
Good Times (1974–1976)
(TV Series) - James Evans, Sr. (61 episodes, 1974) James Evans, Sr. (61 episodes, 1974) See fewer |
61
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3
|
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The President's Plane Is Missing (1973)
(TV Movie) - Marine Corporal (as Johnny Amos) Marine Corporal (as Johnny Amos) See fewer |
|
1
|
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Love, American Style (1971–1972)
(TV Series) - (segment "Love and the Split-Up") / Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups") (2 episodes, 1971) (segment "Love and the Split-Up") / Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups") (2 episodes, 1971) See fewer
Love and the Alibi/Love and the Instant Father/Love and the Lovely Evening/Love and Lover's Lane/Love and the Split-Up (Feb
18,
1972)
Season 3,
Episode 21
-
(segment "Love and the Split-Up")
(segment "Love and the Split-Up")
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Love and the Bowling Ball/Love and the Check/Love and the Hiccups/Love and the Liberated Lady Boss (Dec
10,
1971)
Season 3,
Episode 12
-
Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups")
Bell Captain (segment "Love and the Hiccups")
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2
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The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1972)
(TV Series) - Mark Cooper (1 episode, 1972) Mark Cooper (1 episode, 1972) See fewer |
1
|
The Funny Side (1971)
(TV Series) - Minority Husband (6 episodes, 1971) Minority Husband (6 episodes, 1971) See fewer
The Funny Side of the Consumer (Oct
26,
1971)
Season 1,
Episode 7
-
Minority Husband
Minority Husband
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6
|
The Bill Cosby Show (1970)
(TV Series) - 1st Salesman (1 episode, 1970) 1st Salesman (1 episode, 1970) See fewer
Swann's Way (Dec
13,
1970)
Season 2,
Episode 12
-
1st Salesman (credit only) (as Johnny Amos)
1st Salesman (credit only) (as Johnny Amos)
See fewer
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1
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The Tim Conway Comedy Hour (1970)
(TV Series) - Various (11 episodes, 1970) Various (11 episodes, 1970) See fewer
Guests: Walter Brennan & Connie Stevens (Dec
13,
1970)
Season 1,
Episode 13
-
Various
Various
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11
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The Leslie Uggams Show (1969)
(TV Series) - Writer (10 episodes, 1969) Writer (10 episodes, 1969) See fewer |
10
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Self (59 titles) |
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The Movies That Made Us (2021)
(TV Series) - Self - Actor, 'Cleo McDowell' (1 episode, 2021) Self - Actor, 'Cleo McDowell' (1 episode, 2021) See fewer
Coming to America (Oct
12,
2021)
Season 3,
Episode 6
-
Self - Actor, 'Cleo McDowell'
Self - Actor, 'Cleo McDowell'
See fewer
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Prime Nostalgia Podcast (2021)
(Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer |
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times' (2019)
(TV Special) - Fred Davis Fred Davis See fewer |
The Wendy Williams Show (2017)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer |
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2016–2017)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2016) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer
Mini-Episode #121: John Amos Returns (Jul
20,
2017)
Season 4,
Episode 58
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Self - Guest
Self - Guest
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Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2017)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer
Catching Up with Gloria "I Will Survive" Gaynor, Singer Montell Jordan, Mel Harris ("Thirtysomething") and Actor John Amos ("Roots" and "Good Times") (Feb
11,
2017)
Season 6,
Episode 24
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Self - Guest
Self - Guest
See fewer
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Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015)
(TV Movie) - Self / Gordy Howard Self / Gordy Howard See fewer |
Janet Russell Presents STAR POWER (2015)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer |
The Seventies (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Actor, 'Good Times' (1 episode, 2015) Self - Actor, 'Good Times' (1 episode, 2015) See fewer
Television Gets Real (Jun
11,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 1
-
Self - Actor, 'Good Times'
Self - Actor, 'Good Times'
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The Nicole Barrett Show (2015)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) See fewer
70' Icons: George Clinton/John Amos (May
25,
2015)
Season 2,
Episode 3
-
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
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The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Pioneers of Television (2013–2014)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2013) Self (3 episodes, 2013) See fewer |
The Mo'Nique Show (2010)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2010) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2010) See fewer |
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (2010)
(TV Movie) - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer |
Stills of the Movement: The Civil Rights Photojournalism of Flip Schulke (2009)
(Short) - Self - Host / Narrator Self - Host / Narrator See fewer |
The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer |
TV Land Confidential (2005–2007)
(TV Series) - Self - Interviewee / Self (4 episodes, 2005) Self - Interviewee / Self (4 episodes, 2005) See fewer
Oddballs & Original Characters (Jul
11,
2007)
Season 2,
Episode 1
-
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
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Tavis Smiley (2006)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2006) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2006) See fewer |
The Chris Rock Show (1997)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1997) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1997) See fewer |
The Marsha Warfield Show (1990)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1990) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1990) See fewer |
The Arsenio Hall Show (1990)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1990) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1990) See fewer |
Live with Kelly and Mark (1989)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) See fewer |
The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1974–1978)
(TV Series) - Self - Panelist (7 episodes, 1974) Self - Panelist (7 episodes, 1974) See fewer |
Good Morning America (1977)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) See fewer |
The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (1977)
(TV Special) - Self - Accepting Special Award to Roots Self - Accepting Special Award to Roots See fewer |
Tony Orlando and Dawn (1975)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1975) Self (1 episode, 1975) See fewer
Nancy Walker/John Amos/Mel Tillis/Demond Wilson (Mar
26,
1975)
Season 1,
Episode 20
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Self
Self
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Bicentennial Minutes (1975)
(TV Series) - Self - Narrator (1 episode, 1975) Self - Narrator (1 episode, 1975) See fewer |
The Mike Douglas Show (1975)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1975) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1975) See fewer |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1974)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1974) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1974) See fewer |
The Merv Griffin Show (1971)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) See fewer
All Football Stars with guest host Rosey Grier (Feb
16,
1971)
Season 8,
Episode 108
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Self - Guest
Self - Guest
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Archive Footage (17 titles) |
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Good Morning America (2024)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer
Patrice Jetter & Ted Passon/Peter Krause/Reesa Teesa/Pepe Aguilar/ (Oct
2,
2024)
Season 50,
Episode 199
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Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Entertainment Tonight (2020–2024)
(TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2020) Self (4 episodes, 2020) See fewer
Episode #44.20 (Oct
1,
2024)
Season 44,
Episode 20
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Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Norman Lear: A Life on Television (2023)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer |
Get Gotti (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Spectator at the Gotti Trial (1 episode, 2023) Self - Spectator at the Gotti Trial (1 episode, 2023) See fewer
Episode #1.3 (Oct
24,
2023)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Self - Spectator at the Gotti Trial (archive footage)
Self - Spectator at the Gotti Trial (archive footage)
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See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer
Sitcom-ish (Jul
9,
2023)
Season 1,
Episode 1
-
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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History of the Sitcom (2021)
(TV Series) - James Evans Sr. (3 episodes, 2021) James Evans Sr. (3 episodes, 2021) See fewer
Movin' on Up (Aug
8,
2021)
Season 1,
Episode 6
-
James Evans Sr. (archive footage)
James Evans Sr. (archive footage)
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Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012)
(TV Series) - Self - Attended John Gotti Trial (1 episode, 2012) Self - Attended John Gotti Trial (1 episode, 2012) See fewer
John Gotti (May
21,
2012)
Season 1,
Episode 4
-
Self - Attended John Gotti Trial (archive footage)
Self - Attended John Gotti Trial (archive footage)
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Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation (2007)
(Video) - Kunta Kinte (archive footage) Kunta Kinte (archive footage) See fewer |
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)
(Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer |
E! True Hollywood Story (2000)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer
Good Times (Aug
20,
2000)
Season 4,
Episode 31
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Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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The 1st TV Academy Hall of Fame (1984)
James Evans Sr. (archive footage) (uncredited) James Evans Sr. (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer |
The Magical World of Disney (1983)
(TV Series) - Coach Sam Archer (2 episodes, 1983) Coach Sam Archer (2 episodes, 1983) See fewer
The World's Greatest Athlete: Part 2 (Jan
11,
1983)
Season 29,
Episode 15
-
Coach Sam Archer (archive footage)
Coach Sam Archer (archive footage)
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The World's Greatest Athlete: Part 1 (Jan
4,
1983)
Season 29,
Episode 14
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Coach Sam Archer (archive footage)
Coach Sam Archer (archive footage)
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The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1977)
(TV Series) - Gordy Howard (1 episode, 1977) Gordy Howard (1 episode, 1977) See fewer
Mary's Big Party (Mar
5,
1977)
Season 7,
Episode 22
-
Gordy Howard (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gordy Howard (archive footage) (uncredited)
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