Portrait of John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

Bio: John Witherspoon was an African-American comedian and actor who has roles in over 20 movies and television shows. Acting for over three decades, Witherspoon starred in films such as Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), and the Friday film series
Born: Tue, Jan 27 1942
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Death: Tue, Oct 29 2019
John Witherspoon is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Boosters LA
Boosters LA
John Witherspoon would have been no older than 77 in Boosters LA as 'Luther'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 2022
Poster of Reality Queen!
Reality Queen!
John Witherspoon would have been no older than 77 in Reality Queen! as 'Joe The Plumber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 2020
Poster of I Got the Hook Up 2
I Got the Hook Up 2
John Witherspoon was 77 in I Got the Hook Up 2 as 'Mr. Mimm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of A Thousand Words
A Thousand Words
John Witherspoon was 70 in A Thousand Words as 'Blind Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2012
Poster of Chick Magnet
Chick Magnet
John Witherspoon was 69 in Chick Magnet as 'John (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
John Witherspoon was 67 in Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Hustle
The Hustle
John Witherspoon was 66 in The Hustle as 'Mr. Wikes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 2008
Poster of You Got to Coordinate
You Got to Coordinate
John Witherspoon was 66 in You Got to Coordinate as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of After Sex
After Sex
John Witherspoon was 65 in After Sex as 'Gene'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
John Witherspoon was 64 in Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street as 'Real Santa/Christmas Singer on a Radio (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 2006
Poster of Little Man
Little Man
John Witherspoon was 64 in Little Man as 'Pops'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2006
Poster of Soul Plane
Soul Plane
John Witherspoon was 62 in Soul Plane as 'Blind Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Laffapalooza! #2
Laffapalooza! #2
John Witherspoon was 61 in Laffapalooza! #2
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Friday After Next
Friday After Next
John Witherspoon was 60 in Friday After Next as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
John Witherspoon was 59 in Dr. Dolittle 2 as 'Zoo Bear #2 (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Little Nicky
Little Nicky
John Witherspoon was 58 in Little Nicky as 'Street Vendor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
John Witherspoon was 58 in The Ladies Man as 'Scrap Iron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Next Friday
Next Friday
John Witherspoon was 57 in Next Friday as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 2000
Poster of High Freakquency
High Freakquency
John Witherspoon was 56 in High Freakquency as 'Wes Thomas'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of I Got the Hook-Up
I Got the Hook-Up
John Witherspoon was 56 in I Got the Hook-Up as 'Mr. Mimm'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1998
Poster of Bulworth
Bulworth
John Witherspoon was 56 in Bulworth as 'Reverend Morris'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Ride
Ride
John Witherspoon was 56 in Ride as 'Roscoe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1998
Poster of Fakin' Da Funk
Fakin' Da Funk
John Witherspoon was 55 in Fakin' Da Funk as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of Sprung
Sprung
John Witherspoon was 55 in Sprung as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of Vampire in Brooklyn
Vampire in Brooklyn
John Witherspoon was 53 in Vampire in Brooklyn as 'Silas Green'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1995
Poster of Friday
Friday
John Witherspoon was 53 in Friday as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of Cosmic Slop
Cosmic Slop
John Witherspoon was 52 in Cosmic Slop as 'Homeless Man #1 (segment 'The First Commandment')'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1994
Poster of Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct
John Witherspoon was 51 in Fatal Instinct as 'Arch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
John Witherspoon was 51 in The Meteor Man as 'Clarence James Carter III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
John Witherspoon was 50 in Bebe's Kids as 'Card Player #1 (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1992
Poster of Boomerang
Boomerang
John Witherspoon was 50 in Boomerang as 'Mr. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992
Poster of Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!
John Witherspoon was 49 in Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! as 'Evan Rood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Talkin' Dirty After Dark
Talkin' Dirty After Dark
John Witherspoon was 49 in Talkin' Dirty After Dark as 'Dukie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1991
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
John Witherspoon was 49 in Sunday in Paris as 'Fredic Dickson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of The Five Heartbeats
The Five Heartbeats
John Witherspoon was 49 in The Five Heartbeats as 'Wild Rudy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of House Party
House Party
John Witherspoon was 47 in House Party as 'Mr. Strickland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1990
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
John Witherspoon was 47 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
John Witherspoon was 47 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1989
Poster of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
John Witherspoon was 46 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Reverend'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
John Witherspoon was 46 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
John Witherspoon was 46 in Kidnapped as 'Pimp'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1988
Poster of Bird
Bird
John Witherspoon was 46 in Bird as 'Sid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
John Witherspoon was 45 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
John Witherspoon was 45 in Hollywood Shuffle as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Ratboy
Ratboy
John Witherspoon was 44 in Ratboy as 'Heavy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1986
Poster of The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer
John Witherspoon was 38 in The Jazz Singer as 'M.C. Cinderella Club'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980

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 White Famous
White Famous
John Witherspoon was 75+ in White Famous as 'Limo Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2017
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
John Witherspoon was 72+ in black-ish as 'James Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
John Witherspoon was 72+ in BoJack Horseman as 'Franco Aplenty (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Black Jesus
Black Jesus
John Witherspoon was 72+ in Black Jesus as 'Lloyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 07 2014
Poster of Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
John Witherspoon was 70+ in Gotham Comedy Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Poster of The First Family
The First Family
John Witherspoon was 70+ in The First Family as 'Grandpa Alvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Poster of Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
John Witherspoon was 70+ in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as 'S. Ward Smith (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Anger Management
Anger Management
John Witherspoon was 70+ in Anger Management as 'Will'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2012
Poster of The Boondocks
The Boondocks
John Witherspoon was 63+ in The Boondocks as 'Robert Freeman (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2005
Poster of The Tracy Morgan Show
The Tracy Morgan Show
John Witherspoon was 61+ in The Tracy Morgan Show as 'Spoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Kim Possible
Kim Possible
John Witherspoon was 60+ in Kim Possible as 'Wayne (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
John Witherspoon was 53+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Scofflaw (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
John Witherspoon was 52+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'John 'Pops' Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Martin
Martin
John Witherspoon was 50+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
John Witherspoon was 48+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Augustus Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
John Witherspoon was 44+ in L.A. Law as 'Mark Steadman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of 227
227
John Witherspoon was 43+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
John Witherspoon was 38+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
John Witherspoon was 36+ in WKRP in Cincinnati
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
John Witherspoon was 35+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show
John Witherspoon was 35+ in The Richard Pryor Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of What's Happening!!
What's Happening!!
John Witherspoon was 34+ in What's Happening!!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
John Witherspoon was 32+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974