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John Witherspoon Wiki Biography
- John Weatherspoon was born on the 27th January 1942, in Detroit, Michigan USA.
- It should be remembered that John changed his surname into Witherspoon at the beginning of his career.
- He is an actress and comedian.
- Acting is the primary cause of John Witherspoon’s net worth.
- As he has been involved in show business since 1977, the actor is well known and he has a long-standing career.
- Reportedly, his fortune stands at $8 million, as of the latest estimations in 2015.
- To begin with, John started his career as a stand-up comedian.
- He debuted in an episode of the television show “Barnaby Jones” (1977) broadcast on CBS.
- Soon, he was invited to land a regular role in the series of “The Richard Pryor Show” (1977) on NBC which was followed by a role in the situation comedy produced by Hugh Wilson, “WKRP in Cincinnati” (1978–1982).
- Later, Witherspoon landed episodic roles in a variety of television shows including “Hill Street Blues” (1982), “You Again” (1986), “227” (1987), “What’s Happening Now!! “(1987), “Amen” (1988), “L.A. (1987), Law” (1990) among others.
- Then he became a regular in the sketch comedy show “Townsend Television” (1993), although it was closed due to poor viewer ratings.
- John was in the main cast of the sitcom “The Tracy Morgan Show” (2003- 2004) produced by David M. Israel and Jim O’Doherty.
- More, he effectively voiced the lead character of the adult animated sitcom “The Boondocks” (2005–2014).
- Currently, Witherspoon stars in the sitcom “The First Family” (2012–present) and voices the animated series “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja” (2013–present).
- On the whole, television is a big part of John Witherspoon’s net worth.
- On the other hand, appearances on the big screen raised the overall size of John Witherspoon’s net worth, too.
- Finally, in the private life of the actor, he married Angela Robinson in 1988, and the family has two children.
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John Witherspoon Quick Info
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 27, 1942 |
Died | November 15, 1794, Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
Place Of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Profession | Actor, Comedian |
Education | University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Angela Robinson-Witherspoon (m. 1988) |
Children | Alexander Witherspoon, John David Witherspoon |
Siblings | William Weatherspoon, Cato Weatherspoon |
Nicknames | John Weatherspoon , Spoon , Popz , Johnny Witherspoon , “Mexico” John Witherspoon |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0936762 |
Movies | Friday, Friday After Next, Next Friday, Little Man, Vampire in Brooklyn, Boomerang, Hollywood Shuffle, Soul Plane, The Ladies Man, Talkin’ Dirty After Dark, Ratboy, A Thousand Words, I Got the Hook-Up, Fatal Instinct, The Meteor Man, High Freakquency, Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, John Witherspoon: Y… |
TV Shows | The Boondocks, The Tracy Morgan Show, The Wayans Bros., Waynehead, The Richard Pryor Show, Black Jesus, Townsend Television |
John Witherspoon Important Facts
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- $400,000
- $10,000
- Was considered for the role of Lt. Arthur Fancy on NYPD Blue (1993).
- The only actor, other than Ice Cube, to appear in all three “Friday movies.
- David Letterman is godfather to his son, John David.
- He’s the cousin of famous singer songwriter of the ’60s, and nationally known music producer and engineer Lamont Dozier, and Reggie Dozier.
- Brother of William Weatherspoon, a songwriter and producer for Motown Records (“What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted”).
- Was a fashion model in Detroit.
John Witherspoon Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen | post-production | John | Actor | |
Reality Queen! | 2016 | Joe The Plumber | Actor | |
Black-ish | 2016 | TV Series | James Brown | Actor |
Animals. | 2016 | TV Series | Jimmy | Actor |
Black Jesus | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Lloyd | Actor |
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | 2013-2015 | TV Series | S. Ward Smith | Actor |
The First Family | 2012-2015 | TV Series | Grandpa Alvin | Actor |
Black Dynamite | 2014 | TV Series | Actor | |
Anger Management | 2014 | TV Series | Will | Actor |
A Thousand Words | 2012/I | Blind Man | Actor | |
Chick Magnet | 2011 | Video | John | Actor |
Tosh.0 | 2011 | TV Series | Fart Section Bus Passenger | Actor |
The Hustle | 2008 | Mr. Wikes | Actor | |
The Super Rumble Mixshow | 2008 | TV Series | Actor | |
After Sex | 2007 | Gene | Actor | |
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc’s Street | 2006 | TV Movie | Real Santa / Christmas singer on Radio (voice) | Actor |
Littleman | 2006 | Pops | Actor | |
Weekends at the DL | 2005 | TV Series | Michael Johnson | Actor |
Pryor Offenses | 2004 | TV Movie | Willie the Wino | Actor |
Kim Possible | 2004 | TV Series | Wayne – Wade’s Uncle | Actor |
Soul Plane | 2004 | Blind Man | Actor | |
The Tracy Morgan Show | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Spoon | Actor |
The Proud Family | 2003 | TV Series | Oran Jones | Actor |
Friday After Next | 2002 | Mr. Jones | Actor | |
Dr. Dolittle 2 | 2001 | Zoo Bear #2 (voice) | Actor | |
Little Nicky | 2000 | Street Vendor | Actor | |
The Ladies Man | 2000 | Scrap Iron | Actor | |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 2000 | TV Series | Scofflaw | Actor |
Next Friday | 2000 | Mr. Jones | Actor | |
The Wayans Bros. | 1995-1999 | TV Series | John ‘Pops’ Williams | Actor |
High Freakquency | 1998 | Wes Thomas | Actor | |
I Got the Hook Up | 1998 | Mr. Mimm | Actor | |
Bulworth | 1998 | Reverend Morris | Actor | |
Ride | 1998 | Roscoe | Actor | |
Living Single | 1997 | TV Series | Smoke Eye Howard | Actor |
Fakin’ Da Funk | 1997 | Bill | Actor | |
Waynehead | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Dad | Actor |
Sprung | 1997 | Detective | Actor | |
A Delicatessen Story | 1996 | Short | Mel | Actor |
Killin’ Me Softly | 1996 | Mr. Gorge | Actor | |
Vampire in Brooklyn | 1995 | Silas Green | Actor | |
Friday | 1995 | Mr. Jones | Actor | |
Murder Was the Case: The Movie | 1995 | Video short | Drunk #1 | Actor |
Cosmic Slop | 1994 | TV Movie segment “The First Commandment” | Actor | |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1994 | TV Series | Augustus Adams | Actor |
Townsend Television | 1993 | TV Series | Actor | |
Martin | 1993 | TV Series | Uncle Junior | Actor |
Fatal Instinct | 1993 | Arch | Actor | |
The Meteor Man | 1993 | Clarence James Carter III | Actor | |
The Boys | 1992 | TV Movie | Bert | Actor |
Bébé’s Kids | 1992 | Card Player #1 (voice) | Actor | |
Boomerang | 1992 | Mr. Jackson | Actor | |
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! | 1991 | Evan Rood | Actor | |
Talkin’ Dirty After Dark | 1991 | Dukie | Actor | |
Sunday in Paris | 1991 | TV Short | Fredic Dickson | Actor |
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | Wild Rudy | Actor | |
L.A. Law | 1990 | TV Series | Mark Steadman | Actor |
House Party | 1990 | Mr. Strickland | Actor | |
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka | 1988 | Reverend | Actor | |
Bird | 1988 | Sid | Actor | |
Amen | 1988 | TV Series | The Bailiff | Actor |
Frank’s Place | 1987 | TV Series | Ray Parrish | Actor |
What’s Happening Now! | 1987 | TV Series | Adam | Actor |
227 | 1987 | TV Series | Man #2 | Actor |
Kidnapped | 1987 | Pimp | Actor | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | Mr. Jones | Actor | |
You Again? | 1986 | TV Series | Osborne | Actor |
Ratboy | 1986 | Heavy | Actor | |
Hill Street Blues | 1982 | TV Series | Businessman | Actor |
WKRP in Cincinnati | 1982 | TV Series | Detective Davies | Actor |
The Jazz Singer | 1980 | M.C. Cinderella Club | Actor | |
Barnaby Jones | 1979 | TV Series | Frank Wales | Actor |
Good Times | 1979 | TV Series | Officer Lawson | Actor |
What’s Happening!! | 1978 | TV Series | D.J. | Actor |
The Incredible Hulk | 1978 | TV Series | Tom | Actor |
The Richard Pryor Show | 1977 | TV Series | Various | Actor |
Broken Mirror | 2012 | Short assistant camera | Camera Department | |
John Witherspoon: You Got to Coordinate | 2008 | TV Special documentary executive producer | Producer | |
Curtsy, Mister | 2017 | Documentary post-production | John | Self |
T-Robe: Based on a True Story | 2015 | Himself | Self | |
Gotham Comedy Live | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Host | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1993-2013 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
Fashion News Live | 2005-2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
TV One’s Roast and Toast: John Witherspoon | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself | Self |
John Witherspoon: You Got to Coordinate | 2008 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Host | Self |
Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos – Hip Hop Volume 1 | 2003 | Video | Himself (segment “I Just Wanna Love U”) | Self |
Soul Train Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter | Self |
Late Night with David Letterman | 1984-1993 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
Def Comedy Jam | 1992 | TV Series | Himself – Comedian (1993) | Self |
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Himself / Various Characters | Self |
The Richard Pryor Show | 1977 | TV Series | Himself / Various | Self |
Katt Williams: 9 Lives | 2010 | Video documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black – So Was Cleopatra – Know Your History | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
John Witherspoon Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2004 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) | Won |
2004 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) | Nominated |