Who Is John Amos Wife? His Wives, Kids, Divorce, Net Worth, Age & Son | Marriage, Facts & Photos

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John Aleen Amos Jr., or simply John Amos, is an American actor who is currently in his mid-80s. He is best known for his roles in movies and TV shows, especially Roots, for which he also got nominated at the Emmy Awards for his role as James Evans.

The American actor John has been married thrice in his lifetime and is currently living happily with his third wife Elisabete De Sousa, with whom John Amos got married after his second divorce with American actress Lillian Lehman.

Age & Birth Date of John Amos

John Amos was born on December 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, and he is a professional football player, actor, producer, director, and writer. Amos was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He is the son of Annabelle P. and John A. Amos, who was an auto mechanic. He graduated from East Orange High School in 1958. John Amos is the writer and producer of Halley's Comet.

American actor John Amos' net worth is $300 thousand. Source: Pinterest

In 1964, John was signed by American Football League's Denver Broncos but he was released within two days because of his hamstring. He played in the Continental Football League for Norfolk Neptunes and Wheeling Ironmen in 1965.

The following year, John Amos played in the Atlantic Coast Football League for Jersey City Jets and Waterbury Orbits. In 1967, he signed a contract with Kansas City Chiefs as a footballer.

Who Is John Amos' Wife? His Wives, Married Life & Divorce

Good Times actor John Amos was married twice before he got married to his recent spouse Elisabete De Sousa-Amos. The marriage took place after John Amos' divorce from his second wife. John was married to Elisabete De Sousa-Amos.

As a husband and wife, John and Elisabete became parents twice and they dissolved this married life. Other details record regarding John Amos' marriage to Elisabete is not available.

Currently, John Amos has two sons whose names are K.C. and Shannon.

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A Quick Look At John Amos's first marriage and divorce

American actor John Amos was married to Noel J. Mickelson in 1965. As a husband and wife, they became parents twice but they eventually got a divorce.

John Amos' first wife was Noel J. Mickelson. SOURCE: Amomama

Noel J. Mickelson is currently single. Their marriage lasted for 10 years; John Amos and Noel got divorced in 1975.

John Amos' Second Marriage and Divorce

On the 12th of February 1978, John got married to Lillian Lehman. She is an actress, a professor emeritus of theatre, and a graduate of California State University Northridge with a B.A. in theatre.

John Amos' former spouse Lillian Lehman is also a well-known producer. Together John Amos and Lillian had two children. They got divorced at the end of 1979.

John Amos' Life at Present

In recent days, American actor John Amos has been busy portraying recurring roles in The West Wing and The District, featuring Craig T. Nelson. He has been more recently appearing in the offbeat series Men in Trees (2006), starring Anne Heche and Abraham Benrubi. He has two children from his former wife Noel Amos, and he lives with his two children.

Son K.C. Amos is a director, writer, producer, and editor, and his daughter Shannon Amos is a director, writer, and producer. American actor, John Amos has one grandson, and a granddaughter, Quiera Williams.

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Is John Amos dating anyone recently?

Currently, John Amos' relationship status is single. He is not dating anyone, maybe he is looking for a good life partner. The American actor, John Amos has the distinction of winning more TV Land Awards than anyone.

John got his first nomination for the Primetime Emmy Awards and that was for his role in the TV series Roots, which also features Madge Sinclair and Ben Vereen. John Amos has also written comedy material for television and performed stand-up comedy in New York City's Greenwich Village.