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John Witherspoon (né Weatherspoon, January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019), was an American character actor and stand-up comedian who performed in various television shows and films.
John Witherspoon (1942-2019) was an African-American actor from Detroit, Michigan known for playing Granddad from The Boondocks and Willie Jones from the Friday trilogy. He also acted in Boomerang, Little Nicky, Soul Plane, Vampire in Brooklyn, Black Jesus and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
30 de oct. de 2019 · Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including “Friday,” died at his home ...
30 de oct. de 2019 · The star of 'Friday,' 'The Wayans Bros.' and 'Boondocks' passed away on October 30, 2019. His family, friends and fans paid tribute to his legacy of comedy and kindness.
30 de oct. de 2019 · John Witherspoon, Actor in ‘Friday’ and Other Movies, Dies at 77. Mr. Witherspoon, who started out as a stand-up comedian, was best known for his role as Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday ...
30 de oct. de 2019 · John Witherspoon, known for his role as rapper Ice Cube's father in the comedy trilogy Friday, passed away at the age of 77. He also appeared in films like The Jazz Singer, Boomerang and The Ladies Man, and voiced the grandfather in the Boondocks animated series.
30 de oct. de 2019 · The veteran performer passed away in Los Angeles, according to his manager. He was known for his roles in the \"Friday\" films, \"The Wayans Bros.\" and \"The Boondocks\".
