Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
1983 · 7.0/10
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Alvin Childress
Actor · born 14 September 1907 · Meridian, Mississippi, USA
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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. He was educated at Rust College, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. When he initially entered college, Childress intended to become a doctor, enrolling in typical pre-med courses. He had no thoughts of becoming involved in acting, but became involved in theater outside of classes.
Where to start: Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974).
As actor 17
Sister, Sister
1982 · 7.5/10
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Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980 · 5.9/10
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The Main Event
1979 · 5.3/10
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976 · 6.1/10
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Darktown Strutters
1975 · 4.9/10
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The Day of the Locust
1975 · 6.4/10
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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
1974 · 6.8/10
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Banyon
1971 · 9.0/10
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High Time
1960 · 6.4/10
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Anna Lucasta
1958 · 6.2/10
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Jasper's Boobytraps
1945 · 10.0/10
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Jasper Goes Hunting
1944 · 10.0/10
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Say Ah, Jasper
1944 · 7.0/10
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Package for Jasper
1944 · 9.0/10
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Jasper's Music Lesson
1943 · 8.0/10
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Jasper and the Haunted House
1942 · 7.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Alvin Childress movie?
By viewer score, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) at 6.8/10.
What are Alvin Childress’s most popular movies?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Cheech & Chong's Next Movie, The Day of the Locust.
How many movies has Alvin Childress made?
17 films on TMDB, 17 as actor.