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Alvin Childress

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American actor who is best known for playing the cabdriver Amos Jones in the 1950s television comedy series Amos 'n Andy. Alvin Childress was born in Meridian, Mississippi
Born: Sat, Sep 14 1907
Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Alvin Childress is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Alvin Childress was 75 in Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Alvin Childress was 74 in Sister, Sister as 'Mr. Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1982
Poster of Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Alvin Childress was 72 in Cheech & Chong's Next Movie as 'Pinochle Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1980
Poster of The Main Event
The Main Event
Alvin Childress was 71 in The Main Event as 'Man In Gym'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Alvin Childress was 68 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings as 'Horace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of Darktown Strutters
Darktown Strutters
Alvin Childress was 68 in Darktown Strutters as 'Bo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1975
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Alvin Childress was 67 in The Day of the Locust as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of Senior Power
Senior Power
Alvin Childress was 67 in Senior Power as 'Prowling Victim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Alvin Childress was 63 in Banyon as 'Mr. Clayton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1971
Poster of Old Man
Old Man
Alvin Childress was 51 in Old Man as 'Farmer on Levee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1958
Poster of Anna Lucasta
Anna Lucasta
Alvin Childress was 51 in Anna Lucasta as 'Noah'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Jasper's Boobytraps
Jasper's Boobytraps
Alvin Childress was 37 in Jasper's Boobytraps
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of Jasper Goes Hunting
Jasper Goes Hunting
Alvin Childress was 36 in Jasper Goes Hunting as 'Professor Scarecrow (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1944
Poster of Say Ah, Jasper
Say Ah, Jasper
Alvin Childress was 36 in Say Ah, Jasper as 'Professor Scarecrow (uncredited) (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1944
Poster of Package for Jasper
Package for Jasper
Alvin Childress was 36 in Package for Jasper as 'Professor Scarecrow (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1944
Poster of Jasper's Music Lesson
Jasper's Music Lesson
Alvin Childress was 35 in Jasper's Music Lesson as 'Professor Scarecrow (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Jasper and the Haunted House
Jasper and the Haunted House
Alvin Childress was 35 in Jasper and the Haunted House as 'Blackbird (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fish
Fish
Alvin Childress was 69+ in Fish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 05 1977
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Alvin Childress was 67+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Alvin Childress was 66+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Alvin Childress was 64+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Alvin Childress was 50+ in Perry Mason as 'Janitor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Amos 'n' Andy
Amos 'n' Andy
Alvin Childress was 43+ in Amos 'n' Andy as 'Amos Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 1951