Where to watch John Witherspoon in the UK
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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 appearances on television shows such as Barnaby Jones (1973), The Wayans Brothers (1994-99), The Tracy Morgan Show (2003), and Boondocks (2005). He has also taken his success in acting into screenwriting a movie called From the Old School where he takes the role as an elderly working man who tries to prevent a neighborhood convenie…
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- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Franco Aplenty (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Wayne (voice)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- L.A. Law (1986) as Mark Steadman
- black-ish (2014) as James Brown
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Tom
- Martin (1992) as Uncle Junior
- The Boondocks (2005) as Robert Freeman (voice)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Augustus Adams
- Anger Management (2012) as Will
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as S. Ward Smith (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Scofflaw (voice)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as John 'Pops' Williams
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- 227 (1985) Cast
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) Cast
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- Little Man (2006) as Pops
- What's Happening!! (1976) as DJ
- A Thousand Words (2012) as Blind Man
- Black Jesus (2014) as Lloyd
- House Party (1990) as Mr. Strickland
- Friday (1995) as Mr. Jones
- Soul Plane (2004) as Blind Man
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Zoo Bear #2 (voice)
- Little Nicky (2000) as Street Vendor
- The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) as Spoon
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977) Cast
- White Famous (2017) as Limo Driver
- Boomerang (1992) as Mr. Jackson
- Next Friday (2000) as Mr. Jones
- The First Family (2012) as Grandpa Alvin
- Friday After Next (2002) as Mr. Jones
- After Sex (2007) as Gene
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) as Silas Green
- Fatal Instinct (1993) as Arch
- Bulworth (1998) as Reverend Morris
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Reverend
- The Meteor Man (1993) as Clarence James Carter III
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John Witherspoon's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Witherspoon's most popular films?
Most-watched John Witherspoon films currently: Little Man (2006), A Thousand Words (2012), House Party (1990), Friday (1995), Soul Plane (2004).
What TV shows has John Witherspoon appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Late Show with David Letterman (1993), BoJack Horseman (2014), Kim Possible (2002), Hill Street Blues (1981), L.A. Law (1986).
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