John Witherspoon (actor) - Wikipedia
WEBJohn Witherspoon (né Weatherspoon; January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019) was an American actor and comedian who performed in various television shows and films. [1] He played Willie Jones in the Friday series, [1] and starred in films such as Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), The Five Heartbeats (1991), and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995 ...
John Witherspoon - IMDb
WEBJohn Witherspoon 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.
John Witherspoon, Actor in ‘Friday’ and Other Movies, Dies at 77
WEBOct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role in the “Friday” movie franchise and also seen on television series including “ The Wayans Bros. ” and “The Tracy Morgan...
John Witherspoon, comedian and actor who starred in ‘Friday ... - CNN
WEBOct 30, 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 ...
John Witherspoon, “Friday” Actor and Comedian, Dies at 77
WEBOct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon was an actor and stand-up comedian best-known for playing Ice Cube’s grouchy father in the “Friday” series of movies. Witherspoon began his movie career in 1980 with “The...
‘Friday’ actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77 - PBS
WEBOct 30, 2019 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late...
John Witherspoon Dies at 77 Years Old
WEBOct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, the “Pops” and “Grandad” of Black Hollywood, has died at the age of 77. The actor-comedian died suddenly in his home on Tuesday.
'Friday’ actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77 - USA TODAY
WEBOct 30, 2019 · LOS ANGELES – Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube ’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that...
Cause of death for comedic actor John Witherspoon confirmed
WEBNov 13, 2019 · Celebrated “Friday” actor John Witherspoon died on Oct. 30, and his death certificate, released earlier this week, offers insight on what led to his passing last month at age 77.
John Witherspoon: "Friday" Actor Was 77 - Variety
WEBOct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, the veteran actor and comedian best known for his roles in “Friday,” “House Party” and “Boomerang,” died on Tuesday. He was 77.