Bob Hoskins
English actor (1942-2014)
Jimmie Walker, best known for his role as J.J. Evans on the hit TV series Good Times, was a popular American actor and comedian in the 1970s. He was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of the character, and his catchphrase “Dyn-o-mite!” became a cultural phenomenon. Jimmie Walker has continued his stand-up comedy career over the years and has appeared in several other films and TV shows.
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James Carter Walker Jr.is an American actor and comedian. He portrayed James Evans Jr. (“J.J.”), the older son of Florida and James Evans Sr., on the CBS television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role. While on the show, Walker’s character used the catchphrase “Dyn-o-mite!” which he also used in his mid-1970s TV commercial for a Panasonic line of cassette and 8-track tape players and a 2021-2023 Medicare commercial. He also starred in Let’s Do It Again with John Amos, and The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with James Earl Jones. Walker continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine.
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Jimmie Walker is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as James Evans Jr. (,J.J.,) on the CBS television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979.
Jimmie Walker was born on June 25, 1947.
Jimmie Walker’s character on Good Times, J.J. Evans, used the catchphrase ,Dyn-o-mite!, which he also used in his mid–1970s TV commercial and a recent Medicare commercial.
Jimmie Walker has starred in other films and TV shows, including Let’s Do It Again with John Amos, and The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with James Earl Jones. He continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine.
Jimmie Walker was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role as J.J. Evans on the TV series Good Times.
Jimmie Walker continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine, entertaining audiences with his signature wit and charm.
2 Quotes by Jimmie Walker
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The reason we’re getting bombed is ’cause we were on one side, and we’re gonna remain on that side. We can’t waver because these are our enemies right now. I’m sorry. I’m gonna say it out loud. The Arabs, that’s right, are our enemies. That’s right.
Jimmie WalkerAmerican actor
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The world hates us, but the bottom line is we’re gonna have to show the world why they hate us by bombing the hell out of some people that have been hurting us. That’s all. That’s the end of it.
Jimmie WalkerAmerican actor