Who is the black guy that says dynamite?

Jimmie “J.J.” Walker is probably best known as the the rubber-faced comedian who made famous the catchphrase “dyn-o-mite!” on the popular 1970s sitcom “Good Times.”

Where is Jimmie Walker?

Whether it's his first love of performing stand-up or captivating millions with his Emmy Winning role as "J.J. Evans" in the iconic television series “Good Times,” Jimmie Walker has now been entertaining audiences around the world for over four decades.

Who played JJ Walker?

A native of The Bronx, actor Jimmie Walker began his career in 1969 as a young standup comic. Five years later, the youthful comedian landed the role of J.J.

What disease does Jimmy Walker have?

Four years after being diagnosed with Lyme disease, the 2015 Texas Open champion is still battling the illness that struck in the prime of his career. Symptoms first appeared around Thanksgiving 2016, about four months after he won the PGA Championship.

Why John Amos left Good Times?

Stating creative differences with the show's writers and producers, Amos said of his 1976 departure: “I left because I was told that my services were no longer needed because I had become a 'disruptive element. ' In other words, I didn't have the diplomacy that I think I've cultivated over the last 10 or 15 years.

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How much is Thelma from Good Times net worth?

Bern Nadette Stanis is an American actress who has a net worth of $6 million. She is best known for starring as Thelma Evans on the late-seventies CBS sitcom "Good Times."

What does JJ stand for on Good Times?

Jimmie Walker. James "J.J." Evans, Jr., played by comedian and actor Jimmie Walker, is one of the main characters of the CBS-TV series Good Times. He is the oldest son of James Evans, Sr. and Florida Evans. J.J. is known to be the breakout character in the show.

What happened to Florida's second husband on Good Times?

Carl, who has succumbed to the lung cancer, is referenced briefly in Season 6 but he is never mentioned again (Florida continues to use the surname Evans instead of Dixon).

Was Jimmy Walker in a fire?

On October 15, 2015, Chief Walker was on scene at a fire which claimed the lives of two KCFD members, Larry Leggio and John Mesh, in another building collapse.

What happened to Jimmy Walker on the PGA Tour?

The health setback Walker was referring to is his battle with Lyme disease, which began after Walker returned from a hunting trip in November 2016 but took months to officially diagnose. At the time, Walker was playing some of the best golf of his life.

Was Jimmie Walker in an accident?

Jimmie Walker and Leo Fanchin, driver and passenger in an automobile accident that left two dead, February 1940 — Calisphere.

Who was famous for saying Dynomite?

Story highlights. Jimmie “J.J.” Walker is probably best known as the the rubber-faced comedian who made famous the catchphrase “dyn-o-mite!” on the popular 1970s sitcom “Good Times.”

Is JJ from Good Times still alive?

Jeannette Dubois — or Ja'net DuBois as she was professionally known — played local gossip and friend of the Evans family Willona Woods on "Good Times." She died of natural causes in 2020 after a long and successful 81 years.