Alvin Childress
Biography
Alvin Childress works in acting. Born September 14, 1907 in Meridian, Mississippi, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Perry Mason (1957) as Janitor
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Good Times (1974)
- Fish (1977)
- Amos 'n' Andy (1951) as Amos Jones
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) as The Janitor
- The Day of the Locust (1975) as Butler
- The Main Event (1979) as Man In Gym
- Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) as Pinochle Player
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Horace
- High Time (1960) as Guest Announcer at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)
- Banyon (1971) as Mr. Clayton
- Sister, Sister (1982) as Mr. Jacobs
- Darktown Strutters (1975) as Bo
- Old Man (1958) as Farmer on Levee
- Jasper Goes Hunting (1944) as Professor Scarecrow (voice) (uncredited)
- Anna Lucasta (1958) as Noah
- Jasper and the Haunted House (1942) as Blackbird (uncredited)
- Jasper's Music Lesson (1943) as Professor Scarecrow (voice)
- Senior Power (1975) as Prowling Victim
- Say Ah, Jasper (1944) as Professor Scarecrow (uncredited) (voice)
- Package for Jasper (1944) as Professor Scarecrow (voice)
- Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alvin Childress best known for?
Alvin Childress is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perry Mason (1957), The Jeffersons (1975), Sanford and Son (1972), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982).
When and where was Alvin Childress born?
Alvin Childress was born on September 14, 1907 in Meridian, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Alvin Childress have?
Alvin Childress has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1983.
What is Alvin Childress's background in cinema and television?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American actor who is best known for playing the cabdriver Amos Jones in the 1950s television comedy series Amos 'n Andy. Alvin Childress was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He was educated at Rust College, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. When he init...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Good Times (1974) — aged about 66
- Perry Mason (1957) as Janitor — aged about 49
- Amos 'n' Andy (1951) as Amos Jones — aged about 43
- Sanford and Son (1972) — aged about 64
- The Jeffersons (1975) — aged about 67
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) as The Janitor — aged about 66
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