Movies:
* The Last Detail (1973): A critically acclaimed drama, Amos played the role of "Bad"
* The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979): A comedy about a struggling basketball team, Amos played "Pops"
* Coming to America (1988): A classic comedy, Amos played the role of "Cleavon"
* The Heat (1986): An action comedy, Amos played the role of "Jake"
* The Brother From Another Planet (1984): A sci-fi comedy, Amos played the role of "The Man"
* Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990): An action thriller, Amos played the role of "Captain Carmine Lorenzo"
* The Santa Clause (1994): A Christmas comedy, Amos played the role of "Neil"
* The Wood (1999): A romantic comedy, Amos played the role of "Pops"
* The Kings of Summer (2013): A coming-of-age drama, Amos played the role of "Frank"
Television:
* Good Times (1974-1979): One of his most famous roles, Amos played the role of "James Evans"
* The Jeffersons (1985-1986): Amos played the role of "Lionel Jefferson"
* The West Wing (2001-2006): Amos played the role of "President Bartlet's Chief of Staff, Leo McGarry" (recurring role)
* Martin (1992-1997): Amos played the role of "Cole Brown" (recurring role)
* The Hughleys (1998-2002): Amos played the role of "Marvin Hughley" (recurring role)
* Men of a Certain Age (2009-2011): Amos played the role of "Gus"
* The Walking Dead (2014-2016): Amos played the role of "Reg" (recurring role)
* Being Mary Jane (2013-2019): Amos played the role of "Patrick"
* Queen Sugar (2016-2022): Amos played the role "Ernest Bordelon"
This list includes only some of John Amos's notable projects and there are many more films and television shows he has been a part of. He has enjoyed a truly remarkable career spanning decades and continues to work in the entertainment industry.