As one of the most talked-about figures, John Amos has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What Was John Amos' Net Worth?

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John Amos was an American actor and former football player who had a net worth of $300 thousand at the time of his death. John Amos died on August 21, 2024, at the age of 84, though, oddly, his son did not publicly announce his death until October 1, 2024.

In June 2023, John's daughter Shannon set up a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $500,000 to support him. She also claimed that John had been a victim of elder and financial abuse. Amos actually responded to his daughter's own claims, refuting them and questioning why a GoFundMe had been established.

John Amos was born on December 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey. He was the son of auto mechanic John Amos Sr. and his wife, Annabelle. Raised in East Orange, New Jersey, he attended East Orange High School, graduating in 1958. Subsequently, he attended Long Beach City College in California, before graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in sociology. While enrolled at the latter school, Amos played on the football team; afterward, he became a Golden Glove boxing champ.

Amos was best known for his role on the CBS sitcom "Good Times." He starred in 61 episodes of the show between 1974 and 1976. He is also known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the 1977 miniseries "Roots." Among his other television credits are "The West Wing," "TheMary Tyler MooreShow," and "The District." Additionally, John has been on Broadway as well as in a variety of films, including "Coming to America" and "Die Hard 2."

Amos attracted widespread recognition for his first major role on television, appearing as weatherman Gordy Howard on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" from 1970 to 1973. However, his best-known role was as middle-class family patriarch James Evans Sr., a character introduced on the CBS sitcom "Maude."

In 1990, John paid $337,000 for a home in Lebanon, New Jersey. In December 2016, he listed this home for sale for $439,000. Unfortunately, he did not find a buyer, and two years later, the home slipped into foreclosure. In April 2021, either Amos or his bank sold the home for $288,000.

In 1964, John signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos but was let go on the second day of training due to a pulled hamstring. He subsequently played with several different teams, including the United Football League's Canton Bulldogs, the Continental Football League's Norfolk Neptunes, and the Atlantic Football League's Waterbury Orbits. In 1967, he signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs and then returned to the Continental League to play with the Victoria Steelers.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Real Estate and Financial Issues

"Good Times" and Acting Career

In summary, the total wealth of John Amos reflects strategic moves.

Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.