John Amos

Returned to series TV in the short-lived sitcom "704 Hauser Street" (CBS)

Co-starred in feature films "Die Hard 2: Die Harder"

Performed in his own one-person show, "Hailey's Comet"

Won acclaim as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark ABC miniseries, "Roots"

Left "Good Times" in dispute over direction of show; character killed off

Early feature credit, "Sweet Sweetback's Badassss Song", credited as Johnny Amos

Was a regular on the summer sitcom "The Funny Side" (NBC)

Played recurring role of Gordy the weatherman on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (CBS)

Was a staff writer on the CBS variety series "The Leslie Uggams Show"

Began performing stand-up comedy in Greenwich Village

Broadway debut, "Tough to Get Help"

Directed, produced and scripted the film "Grambling Takes It All Back Home"

For one season, played Captain Dolan on the NBC police drama "Hunter"

Had recurring role of Henry Evans, the husband of maid Florida (Esther Rolle) on the CBS sitcom "Maude"

Had regular role on "In the House" (NBC)

Played Captain Dolan on season of "Hunter"

Played professional football in American, Canadian and Continental Leagues

Reprised role of Florida Evans' husband, now named James in the CBS spin-off "Good Times"

Worked as advertising copywriter

Worked as social worker at the Vera Institute of Justice, NYC