James Evans Sr. (born March 16, 1932; died September 22, 1976) was a supporting character portrayed by TV actor John Amos in the 1970s American sitcom Good Times, from the first season in 1974, until the end of the third season in 1976.
James was born in Mississippi on March 16, 1932, and grew up in poverty on a farm. He stated that he only received a 6th grade education. His father, Henry Evans, left the family when he was a young child. James s...
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James Evans Sr. (born March 16, 1932; died September 22, 1976) was a supporting character portrayed by TV actor John Amos in the 1970s American sitcom Good Times, from the first season in 1974, until the end of the third season in 1976.
James was born in Mississippi on March 16, 1932, and grew up in poverty on a farm. He stated that he only received a 6th grade education. His father, Henry Evans, left the family when he was a young child. James served in the Army and fought in Korea. After leaving the Army, he eventually moved to Chicago, Illinois at the age of 20 where he met Florida, the woman who later became his wife. After James and Florida got married in early 1956, they had their first child James Evans Jr. (also known as "J.J."). Their second child was a girl they named Thelma Ann Evans. At this time, they were living in a cold water flat where the only bathroom was in the hallway. When Florida became pregnant with their third child Michael Evans, they moved to an apartment in...
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