Alvin Childress
Actor
Born Sep 14, 1907 · Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Active 1942–1986
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.
Filmography
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) — The JanitorPerry Mason (1957) — JanitorGood Times (1974)The Jeffersons (1975)Sanford and Son (1972)Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) — Pinochle PlayerThe Day of the Locust (1975) — ButlerJasper's Boobytraps (1945)Jasper Goes Hunting (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (voice) (uncredited)The Main Event (1979) — Man In GymAmos 'n' Andy (1951) — Amos JonesPackage for Jasper (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (voice)Banyon (1971) — Mr. ClaytonThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) — HoraceAnna Lucasta (1958) — NoahHigh Time (1960) — Guest Announcer at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)Jasper's Music Lesson (1943) — Professor Scarecrow (voice)Sister, Sister (1982) — Mr. JacobsFish (1977)Say Ah, Jasper (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (uncredited) (voice)Jasper and the Haunted House (1942) — Blackbird (uncredited)Darktown Strutters (1975) — BoOld Man (1958) — Farmer on LeveeSenior Power (1975) — Prowling Victim