Actor
1942 - 2019
John Witherspoon
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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. He also made... Read full bio →
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18 roles
A Thousand Words
2012
After Sex
2007
Little Man
2006
The Boondocks
2005
Soul Plane
2004
Friday After Next
2002
Dr. Dolittle 2
2001
The Ladies Man
2000
Next Friday
2000
Little Nicky
2000
Ride
1998
Bulworth
1998
Vampire in Brooklyn
1995
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Friday
1995
The Meteor Man
1993
Fatal Instinct
1993
Boomerang
1992
Bebe's Kids
1992
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!
1991
House Party
1990
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Bird
1988
Kidnapped
1987
Hollywood Shuffle
1987
Ratboy
1986
The Jazz Singer
1980
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