JOHN WITHERSPOON (ACTOR)

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'John Witherspoon' (born January 27, 1942) is an American comedy actor best known for his roles in ''Hollywood Shuffle'' (1987), ''Boomerang'' (1992), ''Murder Was The Case'' (1994), ''Friday'' (1995) and the 1990s WB sitcom ''The Wayans Bros.'' John was born in Detroit, Michigan and has also been known as 'Johnny Witherspoon' and 'Detroit John'. He started as a fashion model for various catalogs. He has combined a career as a stand-up comic with appearances on television and films. Most of his roles in movies have been as humorously cantankerous characters as seen in ''Boomerang'', ''House Party'' and the ''Friday'' series.
His recent roles include Robert "Granddad" Freeman in the animated television show ''The Boondocks''. Witherspoon's most recent television appearance was as a blue-suited pimp on Carlos Mencia's May 6th episode of ''Mind of Mencia''.

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Other appearances

★ He appeared in Jay-Z's video for "I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me)".

★ He was in Field Mob's music video for "Sick of Being Lonely".

★ Can be seen in Hitman Sammy Sam's video "Step Daddy" as Stepdaddy #1.

★ He was interviewed on ''Space Ghost Coast to Coast'' but the interview never aired, although the interview is quickly glimpsed on Episode 60: "Lawsuit", When Space Ghost is looking for a lawyer.

★ John also starred in the film ''Little Man'' along with the Wayans brothers (Shawn and Marlon) and made a small appearance in 2000 film Little Nicky.

★ John starred in all episodes of the "Richard Pryor Show"

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★ His longtime friend David Letterman is the godfather to his son, David.[1]

★ His brother, William, wrote the Motown hit "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". He is a cousin of Lamont Dozier.

External links

★ Official website

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