Witherspoon, John (1942–)

WITHERSPOON, JOHN (1942–). Comedian, actor. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and made his film debut as an emcee in The Jazz Singer , 1980. Other notable film roles include Hollywood Shuffle , 1987; I’m Gonna Git You Sucka , 1988; The Meteor Man , 1993; and Friday , 1995. His TV guest appearances include: The Incredible Hulk, Good Times, Hill Street Blues, Amen, L. A. Law, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Living Single .

Filmography: The Jazz Singer , 1980; Ratboy , 1986; Kidnapped , 1986; Hollywood Shuffle , 1986; Bird , 1988; I’m Gonna Git You Sucka , 1988; House Party , 1990; Killer Tomatoes Strike Back , 1990; The Five Heartbeats , 1991; Talkin’ Dirty After Dark , 1991; Boomerang , 1992; The Meteor Man , 1993; Fatal Instinct , 1993; Cosmic Slop , 1994; Vampire in Brooklyn , 1995; Friday , 1995; Sprung , 1997; Fakin’ Da Funk , 1997; Ride , 1998; Bulworth , 1998; I Got the Hook Up , 1998; High Frequency , 1998; Next Friday , 2000; The Ladies Man , 2000; Little Nicky , 2000; Friday after Next