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John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor and retired football player. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots" and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series "Good Times." He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. On film, he played numerous supporting roles in movies such as "The Beastmaster" (1982), "Coming to America" (1988), "Lock Up" (1989), "Die Hard 2" (1990) and "Coming 2 America" (2021). Prior to acting, he played on the Colorado State Rams football team and in 1964, he signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Denver Broncos and in 1967 signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. Both of these contracts did not land him a spot on the teams and played a final season in the Continental Football League with the Victoria Steelers before pursuing acting.
John Amos
Game Announcer (Voice)
for Game Announcer (Voice) in Hungry Hippos
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In a gritty and high-stakes underground gambling den, four strangers find themselves entangled in a deadly game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, where the marbles are alive people. As alliances shift, secrets unravel, and survival instincts take over, they delve deeper into the enigmatic motives behind the sadistic game. Desperate for financial redemption or seeking vengeance against formidable adversaries, these individuals enter the clandestine realm of the underground casino, unaware of the horrors that await. The stakes are astronomical, as they are presented with a chilling ultimatum by the shadowy figure known as Mr. X: the winner will walk away with unimaginable wealth, while the losers will face an ominous fate. The tension escalates as the mechanical hippos with razor-sharp jaws wreak havoc, revealing the darkest facets of human nature. Mr. X's sinister plan gradually unravels, leading to shocking revelations and betrayals that leave the players questioning their own humanity. Amidst the relentless pursuit of survival, alliances crumble, and trust becomes a fleeting commodity. The characters resort to cunning and desperation to outmaneuver one another. The casino's formidable security forces encircle them, tightening the noose on their escape. In a gripping and heart-pounding climax, the remaining contenders confront Mr. X, unearthing the malevolent puppeteer behind the cruel game. As the curtains fall, the survivors make life-altering decisions.
