John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a beloved African-American comedian and actor whose sharp wit and infectious energy left an indelible mark on film and television over three decades.
What do we know about John Witherspoon?
Here are the key biographical details about John Witherspoon:
- Name: John Witherspoon
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1942
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Date of Death: October 29, 2019
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is John Witherspoon?
John Witherspoon was an African-American comedian and actor who has roles in over 20 movies and television shows. Acting for over three decades, Witherspoon starred in films such as Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), and the Friday film series. He also made appearances on television shows such as Barnaby Jones (1973), The Wayans Brothers (1994-99), The Tracy Morgan Show (2003), and Boondocks (2005). He has also taken his success in acting into screenwriting a movie called From the Old School where he takes the role as an elderly working man who tries to prevent a neighborhood convenience store from being developed into a strip club. Witherspoon released The John Witherspoon Collection, a line of comical greeting cards known as Spoon Cards.
What is John Witherspoon known for?
With over 71 credits, John Witherspoon's most recognized performances include:
- BoJack Horseman (2014, TV Series)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990, TV Series)
- Friday (1995, Movie)
- Little Nicky (2000, Movie)
- Little Man (2006, Movie)
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001, Movie)
- A Thousand Words (2012, Movie)
- Next Friday (2000, Movie)
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995, Movie)
- Boomerang (1992, Movie)
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