John Amos
American actor
- Full name
- John A. Amos, Jr.
- Died
- 21 August 2024Inglewood, California
- Nationality
USA - Years active
- 1988–2023
Known for
About John Amos
John Amos was an American actor. Their career spanned 8 titles, among them Die Hard 2 (1990), Uncut Gems (2019) and Coming to America (1988).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John Amos is Coming to America (1988); in all, 8 films over 35 years. They have worked as actor in 7 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Die Hard 2 (1990), with 25 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Eddie Murphy, on 2 films, among them Coming to America and Coming 2 America.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2023
- 2020
- 2019
- 2012
- 2010
GasLand
Producer
- 1990
- 1989
- 1988
Where to watch John Amos
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1990
- 2019
- 1988
- 1989
- 2020
- 2023
- 2012
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best John Amos films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Die Hard 2 1990
- Uncut Gems 2019
- Coming to America 1988
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Questions about John Amos
When did John Amos die?
John Amos died on 21 August 2024. They died in Inglewood, California.
What are the best John Amos films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best John Amos films are Die Hard 2 (1990, 7.8), Uncut Gems (2019, 7.6) and Coming to America (1988, 5.9).
How many films and TV shows has John Amos been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for John Amos, from Coming to America (1988) to The Last Rifleman (2023).
Page reviewed on 26 December 2017.