The television patriarch, renowned for his portrayal of the elder Kunta Kinte in the mini-series Roots, passed away on August 21, as confirmed by a statement from his son. John Amos, renowned for his portrayal of the stoic father in Good Times and his role as the elder Kunta Kinte in Alex Haley’s influential mini-series … Continue reading John Amos, The Patriarch In The Pioneering Sitcom Good Times, Has Passed Away At The Age Of 84.