Johan Amos was an American actor, who is best known for his role as Captain Meissner in Lock Up and Major Grant in Die Hard 2.
John Amos Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | John Allen Amos Jr. |
| Nickname | John Amos |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1939 |
| Age | 84 years (At the time of death) |
| Birth Place | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | East Orange High school |
| College | Colorado State University |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
John Amos Age
Actor John Amos was born on 27 December 1931 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. He was 84 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Capricorn.
John Amos Relationships
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Noel J. Mickelson Lillian Lehman |
| Spouse/Wife | Noel J. Mickelson (m. 1965, div. 1975) Lillian Lehman (m. 1978, div. 1979) |
| Children | two children |
John Amos Family
| Father’s Name | John A. Amos Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Annabelle Amos |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1971 : Vanishing Point Television – 1970 : The Bill Cosby Show |
| Awards | Update soon |
John Amos Movies And TV Shows
John Amos Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Vanishing Point | 1971 |
| Let’s Do It Again | 1975 |
| The Beastmaster | 1982 |
| Coming to America | 1988 |
| Two Evil Eyes | 1990 |
| Night Trap | 1993 |
| For Better or Worse | 1995 |
| The Player Club | 1998 |
| My Baby’s Daddy | 2004 |
| Dr. Dolittle 3 | 2006 |
| Madea’s Witness Protection | 2012 |
| Bad Asses on the Bayou | 2015 |
| Uncut Games | 2019 |
| Because of Charley | 2021 |
| Me Time | 2022 |
| The Last Rifleman | 2023 |
John Amos Television Shows –
- 1970 – The Bill Cosby Show
- 1971 – The Funny Side
- 1973 – Sanford and Son
- 1974-76 – Good Times
- 1976 – Police Story
- 1979 – Mr. Dugan
- 1981 – Here’s Boomer
- 1983 – The Love Boat
- 1984-85 – Hunter
- 1987 – Stingray
- 1989 – Gideon Oliver
- 1995-97 – In the House
- 1998 – The King of Hill
- 2002 – American Masters
- 2006 – Voodoo Moon
- 2008 – My Name is Earl
- 2010 – Royal Pains
- 2016-17 – The Ranch
- 2020 – The last O.G.
- 2022 – The Righteous Gemstones
- 2025 – Suits LA
John Amos’s Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 181 cm In meters – 1.81 m In feet & inches – 5′ 11″ |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 79 kg In pounds – 178 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Coloru | Black |
John Amos Death, Death Cause
| Date of Death | 21 August 2024 |
| Death place | At Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, California. |
| Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
John Amos Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $300K to $500K |
| Annual Income (approx) | None |
| Salary (approx) | None |
| Income Source | Acting, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About John Amos
- John Amos was born and brought up in Newark, New Jersey, to Annabelle and John A. Amos Sr.
- His father, John A. Amos Sr., was an auto mechanic.
- He grew up in East Orange, New Jersey, and graduated from East Orange High School in 1958.
- He enrolled at Long Beach City College and graduated from Colorado State University.
- He played on the University’s football team. After college, he was a Golden Gloves boxing champion.
- In 1964, Amos signed a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos.
- Amos first became known in 1971 when he appeared with Anson Williams in a commercial for McDonald’s.
- His first major TV role was as Gordy Howard in the TV show The Mary Tyler Moore Show, from 1970 to 1973.
- He was a veteran of the 50th Armored Division of the New Jersey National Guard and Honorary Master Chief of the United States Coast Guard.
- He lived for many years in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, and in 2018, he moved to Westcliffe, Colorado, Southwest of Pueblo.
- John Amos died of congestive heart failure on August 21, 2024, at the age of 84.
- In 2020, John Amos was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
FAQ:
How rich is John Amos?
Approx – $300 K to $500 K (As of 2025)
Is John Amos married?
He was married to his second wife, Lillian Lehman, until they divorced in 1979.
What was John Amos’s cause of death?
Congestive heart failure.
Who is John Amos’s son?
John Amos’s son’s name is K.C. Amos.
Who was John Amos’ first wife?
Artist and equestrian Noel Mickelson from 1965-75.