His first television appearance was on the CBS show Barnaby Jones (1970). He briefly portrayed the character of the drug-addicted youth counselor.
John was subsequently approached for television shows The Tracy Morgan Show, The Wayans Bros, The Boondocks, Black Jesus, and The Five Heartbeats. He also went back to his comedian roots. In addition to this, he started a comedy tour that aired on the Showtime Network in 2008.
However, his sudden death announcement broke out on October 29, 2019. Witherspoon was found dead at his home. Numerous celebrities Ice Cube, Magic Johnson, and Samuel L. Jackson took to Twitter and paid their respects to John.
Early years, parents, childhood, and siblings
John “Pops” Witherspoon was born on January 27, 1942 (age 77, in 2019) in Detroit. He changed his last name from Weatherspoon to Witherspoon.
He was among 11 children born to his father, the Prophet Cato, II, and Tennesee Weatherspoon (mother). John’s sister, Gertrude Stacks, served as an evangelist and pastor in the Pentecostal church.
Another brother, Cato, worked as a Director at PBS-TV Network/CH56. His older brother, William, became a successful songwriter and wrote the song What Becomes of the Brokenhearted (1966).
Wedding with Angela Robinson and children
Witherspoon married his wife Angela Robinson Witherspoon (Actress) in 1988. Also, his life partner handled his home business wonderfully. The couple raised sons John David (“JD”) and Alexander Witherspoon.
Family members resided in Sherman Oaks, California. JD usually created gaming videos on YouTube.
In addition to this, John’s eldest son hosted the game show Confetti on Facebook Watch. David Letterman (TV presenter, comedian and writer) supported the Witherspoon boys.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | John “Pops” Witherspoon. |
| Nickname | John. |
| Profession | Comedian and Actor. |
| in the news for | He passed away suddenly on October 29, 2019, at his home. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 77 years. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | January 27, 1942. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Detroit, Michigan (United States). |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Aquarium. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | multiracial descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Nationality | American. |
| At home | Sherman Oaks, California (United States). |
| Date of death | October 29, 2019. |
| Place | Sherman Oaks. |
| Because | Sudden illness. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 10″. Centimeters: 178cm. Meters: 1.78 meters. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 74kg. Pounds: 163 pounds. |
| bicep size | 14 |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 41-30-35. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father: Prophet Cato, II. Mom: Tennessee Weatherspoon. |
| Brothers | Brother: William Witherspoon. Sister: Gertrude Stacks. |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Angela Robinson. |
| Son | John David (“JD”) and Alexander Witherspoon. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
| dream vacation destination | Manila. |
| Favorite color | Brown. |
| I love to do | Play musical instruments and watch movies. |
| Favorite food | Mexican dishes. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $8 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income, and earnings | $120K-$135K. |
| Contact details | |
| house details | He lived in his house in Sherman Oaks. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About John Witherspoon
- Initially, he was an occasional model in the industry.
- He was passionate about music and played the French horn and trumpet.
- In addition, he recognized the exaggerated characters from the Houseplay movie.
- He played Detective Davis in the fourth season of WKRP Cincinnati 1978.
- He did a voiceover in The Jellies (2019).
- Additionally, Witherspoon’s best skills appeared in the films Friday After Next, Boomerang, Bird, and Vampire in Brooklyn.
- He mainly acted in comedy films.
- According to online websites, John’s net worth is reported to be $8 million United States Dollars (USD).
- On the other hand, he developed a movie From The Old School.
- The story revolved around an old man who was trying to stop the convenience store from turning into a strip club.
- John Witherspoon’s height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). The measurement of his weight is 74 kilograms (163 pounds).
- His loved ones called him by his nickname, that is, Pop.
- The two Hollywood movies released in 2019 are I Got the Hook Up 2 and Reality Queen.
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