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)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- L.A. Law (1986) as Mark Steadman
- Kim Possible (2002) as Wayne (voice)
- The Boondocks (2005) as Robert Freeman (voice)
- black-ish (2014) as James Brown
- Martin (1992) as Uncle Junior
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Tom
- Anger Management (2012) as Will
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Augustus Adams
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Scofflaw (voice)
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as S. Ward Smith (voice)
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- 227 (1985) Cast
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as John 'Pops' Williams
- Little Man (2006) as Pops
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) Cast
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- What's Happening!! (1976) as DJ
- Friday (1995) as Mr. Jones
- The First Family (2012) as Grandpa Alvin
- Black Jesus (2014) as Lloyd
- A Thousand Words (2012) as Blind Man
- Little Nicky (2000) as Street Vendor
- Soul Plane (2004) as Blind Man
- Next Friday (2000) as Mr. Jones
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Zoo Bear #2 (voice)
- The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) as Spoon
- White Famous (2017) as Limo Driver
- Boomerang (1992) as Mr. Jackson
- After Sex (2007) as Gene
- Friday After Next (2002) as Mr. Jones
- Bulworth (1998) as Reverend Morris
- House Party (1990) as Mr. Strickland
- Bird (1988) as Sid
- The Meteor Man (1993) as Clarence James Carter III
- Fatal Instinct (1993) as Arch
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) as Silas Green
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Reverend
- Bebe's Kids (1992) as Card Player #1 (voice)
- The Ladies Man (2000) as Scrap Iron
- The Hustle (2008) as Mr. Wikes
- The Five Heartbeats (1991) as Wild Rudy
- Ratboy (1986) as Heavy
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977) Cast
- The Jazz Singer (1980) as M.C. Cinderella Club
- I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019) as Mr. Mimm
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Mr. Jones
- Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) as Dukie
- Fakin' Da Funk (1997) as Bill
- Cosmic Slop (1994) as Homeless Man #1 (segment 'The First Commandment')
- Ride (1998) as Roscoe
- Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) as Real Santa/Christmas Singer on a Radio (voice)
- Reality Queen! (2020) as Joe The Plumber
- Sprung (1997) as Detective
- Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen (2010) as John
- I Got the Hook-Up (1998) as Mr. Mimm
- Kidnapped (1988) as Pimp
- Murder Was the Case (1995) as Drunk #1
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988) Cast
- Chick Magnet (2011) as John (uncredited)
- Laffapalooza! #2 (2004) as Self
- Sunday in Paris (1991) as Fredic Dickson
- High Freakquency (1998) as Wes Thomas
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1 (1987) Cast
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3 (1989) Cast
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989) Cast
- Boosters LA (2022) as Luther
- Boondocks Pilot (2004) as Robert Jebediah 'Granddad' Freeman (voice)
- Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! (1991) as Evan Rood
- You Got to Coordinate (2008) as Self
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Where can I watch John Witherspoon films in the UK?
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), Friday (1995), A Thousand Words (2012), Little Nicky (2000), Soul Plane (2004).
What TV shows has John Witherspoon appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Late Show with David Letterman (1993), BoJack Horseman (2014), Hill Street Blues (1981), L.A. Law (1986), Kim Possible (2002).
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