John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was an American actor and comedian known for his film, television, and voice roles.
John Witherspoon was an American actor and comedian known for his film, television, and voice roles. He was best known for playing Willie Jones in the Friday films and Granddad Freeman in The Boondocks. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 27, 1942.
Early life
John Witherspoon was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 27, 1942. Sources identify his birth name as John Weatherspoon.
Career
Witherspoon worked in film and television as a comedian and supporting actor. He became widely recognized for roles in the Friday series and The Boondocks, along with appearances in several other comedies.
Death
He died on October 29, 2019, in Sherman Oaks, California. One source gives his cause of death as a heart attack.
Notable roles
His best-known roles include Willie Jones in Friday and Granddad Freeman in The Boondocks. He also appeared in The Wayans Bros., Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, The Five Heartbeats, and Vampire in Brooklyn.
Key facts
- He was an American actor and comedian.
- He was known for playing Willie Jones in the Friday film series.
- He voiced Granddad Freeman in The Boondocks.
- His film credits included Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, The Five Heartbeats, and Vampire in Brooklyn.
- He died on October 29, 2019.
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0936762/bio/Supports: Birth date, death date, birth name, birthplace, and career overview for the actor John Witherspoon.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Witherspoon_(actor)Supports: Actor’s birth and death dates, identity as an American actor and comedian, and notable screen roles.