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
Sister, Sister (1982) — Mr. JacobsCheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) — Pinochle PlayerThe Main Event (1979) — Man In GymFish (1977)The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) — HoraceThe Jeffersons (1975)The Day of the Locust (1975) — ButlerDarktown Strutters (1975) — BoSenior Power (1975) — Prowling VictimThunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) — The JanitorGood Times (1974)Sanford and Son (1972)Banyon (1971) — Mr. ClaytonHigh Time (1960) — Guest Announcer at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)Anna Lucasta (1958) — NoahOld Man (1958) — Farmer on LeveePerry Mason (1957) — JanitorAmos 'n' Andy (1951) — Amos JonesJasper's Boobytraps (1945)Jasper Goes Hunting (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (voice) (uncredited)Package for Jasper (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (voice)Say Ah, Jasper (1944) — Professor Scarecrow (uncredited) (voice)Jasper's Music Lesson (1943) — Professor Scarecrow (voice)Jasper and the Haunted House (1942) — Blackbird (uncredited)