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John Amos

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Actor

John Amos

American actor (1939 to 2024)

John Amos was born on December 27, 1939 and died on August 21, 2024, aged 84.

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Born
December 27, 1939, Newark
Died
August 21, 2024
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

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  • John Amos was born on a Wednesday.
  • John Amos would have turned 87 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 27. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • John Amos belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was John Amos born?

John Amos was born on December 27, 1939 and died on August 21, 2024, aged 84.

What is John Amos’s zodiac sign?

Capricorn, born December 27.