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[Opinion] Prepare to Cry: LeVar Burton on the Passing of His 'Roots' co-star, John Amos
But one of the most touching tributes of all came from LeVar Burton, Amos’ co-star in the hit 1977 mini-series “Roots.” Burton played a young Kunta Kinte, the son of an African warrior who ...
John Amos, veteran actor of 'Roots' and 'Good Times' fame, dies at 84
Amos then went on to play the adult Kunta Kinte in the groundbreaking 1977 TV miniseries "Roots," starring alongside several ...
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John Amos, star of 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' dies at 84, cause of death revealed
In 1977, Amos delivered another unforgettable performance as Kunta Kinte in the acclaimed miniseries "Roots," based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel. His powerful portrayal of the enslaved ...