John Witherspoon Net Worth

John Weatherspoon was born on the 27th January 1942, in Detroit, Michigan USA. It should be noted that John changed his surname into Witherspoon at the beginning of his career. He is an actor and comedian. Acting is the main source of John Witherspoons net worth. The actor is well known because he has a

John Witherspoon net worth is
$8 Million

John Witherspoon Wiki Biography

John Weatherspoon was born on the 27th January 1942, in Detroit, Michigan USA. It should be noted that John changed his surname into Witherspoon at the beginning of his career. He is an actor and comedian. Acting is the main source of John Witherspoon’s net worth. The actor is well known because he has a long-spanned career, as he has been active in show business since 1977.

How much is John Witherspoon’s net worth? Reportedly, his wealth stands at $8 million, as of the latest estimations in 2015.

John Witherspoon Net Worth $8 Million

To begin with, John began his career as a stand-up comedian. He debuted in an episode of the television show “Barnaby Jones” (1977) aired on CBS. Soon, he was invited to land a regular role in the series of “The Richard Pryor Show” (1977) on NBC which was followed by a role in the situation comedy created by Hugh Wilson, “WKRP in Cincinnati” (1978–1982). Later, Witherspoon landed episodic roles in a number of television series including “Hill Street Blues” (1982), “You Again” (1986), “227” (1987), “What’s Happening Now!!” (1987), “Amen” (1988), “L.A. Law” (1990) among others. Then he became a regular in the sketch comedy show “Townsend Television” (1993), although it was closed due to low audience ratings. John was in the main cast of the sitcom “The Tracy Morgan Show” (2003- 2004) created by David M. Israel and Jim O’Doherty. More, he successfully voiced the main character of the adult animated sitcom “The Boondocks” (2005–2014). Currently, Witherspoon stars in the sitcom “The First Family” (2012–present) and voices the animated series “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja” (2013–present). On the whole, television is a significant source of John Witherspoon’s net worth.

On the other hand, roles on the big screen increased the total size of John Witherspoon’s net worth, too. His first role in a feature film was a small one in Richard Fleischer’s film “The Jazz Singer” (1980) which was followed by being cast as a main in the films “Ratboy” (1986), “Hollywood Shuffle” (1987) and “House Party” (1990). After a number of other minor roles, Witherspoon starred alongside Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett in the horror comedy film “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) directed by Wes Craven. However, the film failed at the box office as well as receiving mostly negative reviews. Fortunately, the same year John starred alongside Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in the crime comedy film “Friday” (1995) directed by F. Gary Gray which contrarily, was acclaimed by critics, and was even nominated for the AFI’s 100 Years Award as the Best Movie, and was financially profitable. Then, he landed the main role in Tony Singletary’s comedy film “High Freakquency” (1998). Witherspoon appeared in the main cast of the films “Next Friday” (2000), “The Ladies Man” (2000), “Friday After Next” (2002) and “Little Man” (2006). Currently, he is working on the set of the upcoming comedy film “Last Friday”. All these appearances had a positive effect on John’s net worth.

Finally, in the private life of the actor, he married Angela Robinson in 1988, and the family has two children.


Net Worth$8 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 27, 1942
DiedNovember 15, 1794, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Place Of BirthDetroit, Michigan, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
ProfessionActor, Comedian
EducationUniversity of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh
NationalityAmerican
SpouseAngela Robinson-Witherspoon (m. 1988)
ChildrenAlexander Witherspoon, John David Witherspoon
SiblingsWilliam Weatherspoon, Cato Weatherspoon
NicknamesJohn Weatherspoon , Spoon , Popz , Johnny Witherspoon , “Mexico” John Witherspoon
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0936762
MoviesFriday, Friday After Next, Next Friday, Little Man, Vampire in Brooklyn, Boomerang, Hollywood Shuffle, Soul Plane, The Ladies Man, Talkin' Dirty After Dark, Ratboy, A Thousand Words, I Got the Hook-Up, Fatal Instinct, The Meteor Man, High Freakquency, Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, John Witherspoon: Y...
TV ShowsThe Boondocks, The Tracy Morgan Show, The Wayans Bros., Waynehead, The Richard Pryor Show, Black Jesus, Townsend Television
#Fact
1Was considered for the role of Lt. Arthur Fancy on NYPD Blue (1993).
2The only actor, other than Ice Cube, to appear in all three "Friday movies.
3David Letterman is godfather to his son, John David.
4He's the cousin of famous singer songwriter of the '60s, and nationally known music producer and engineer Lamont Dozier, and Reggie Dozier.
5Brother of William Weatherspoon, a songwriter and producer for Motown Records ("What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted").
6Was a fashion model in Detroit.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksenpost-productionJohn
Reality Queen!2016Joe The Plumber
Black-ish2016TV SeriesJames Brown
Animals.2016TV SeriesJimmy
Black Jesus2014-2015TV SeriesLloyd
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja2013-2015TV SeriesS. Ward Smith
The First Family2012-2015TV SeriesGrandpa Alvin
Black Dynamite2014TV Series
Anger Management2014TV SeriesWill
A Thousand Words2012/IBlind Man
Chick Magnet2011VideoJohn
Tosh.02011TV SeriesFart Section Bus Passenger
The Hustle2008Mr. Wikes
The Super Rumble Mixshow2008TV Series
After Sex2007Gene
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street2006TV MovieReal Santa / Christmas singer on Radio (voice)
Littleman2006Pops
Weekends at the DL2005TV SeriesMichael Johnson
Pryor Offenses2004TV MovieWillie the Wino
Kim Possible2004TV SeriesWayne - Wade's Uncle
Soul Plane2004Blind Man
The Tracy Morgan Show2003-2004TV SeriesSpoon
The Proud Family2003TV SeriesOran Jones
Friday After Next2002Mr. Jones
Dr. Dolittle 22001Zoo Bear #2 (voice)
Little Nicky2000Street Vendor
The Ladies Man2000Scrap Iron
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child2000TV SeriesScofflaw
Next Friday2000Mr. Jones
The Wayans Bros.1995-1999TV SeriesJohn 'Pops' Williams
High Freakquency1998Wes Thomas
I Got the Hook Up1998Mr. Mimm
Bulworth1998Reverend Morris
Ride1998Roscoe
Living Single1997TV SeriesSmoke Eye Howard
Fakin' Da Funk1997Bill
Waynehead1996-1997TV SeriesDad
Sprung1997Detective
A Delicatessen Story1996ShortMel
Killin' Me Softly1996Mr. Gorge
Vampire in Brooklyn1995Silas Green
Friday1995Mr. Jones
Murder Was the Case: The Movie1995Video shortDrunk #1
Cosmic Slop1994TV Movie segment "The First Commandment"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1994TV SeriesAugustus Adams
Townsend Television1993TV Series
Martin1993TV SeriesUncle Junior
Fatal Instinct1993Arch
The Meteor Man1993Clarence James Carter III
The Boys1992TV MovieBert
Bébé's Kids1992Card Player #1 (voice)
Boomerang1992Mr. Jackson
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!1991Evan Rood
Talkin' Dirty After Dark1991Dukie
Sunday in Paris1991TV ShortFredic Dickson
The Five Heartbeats1991Wild Rudy
L.A. Law1990TV SeriesMark Steadman
House Party1990Mr. Strickland
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988Reverend
Bird1988Sid
Amen1988TV SeriesThe Bailiff
Frank's Place1987TV SeriesRay Parrish
What's Happening Now!1987TV SeriesAdam
2271987TV SeriesMan #2
Kidnapped1987Pimp
Hollywood Shuffle1987Mr. Jones
You Again?1986TV SeriesOsborne
Ratboy1986Heavy
Hill Street Blues1982TV SeriesBusinessman
WKRP in Cincinnati1982TV SeriesDetective Davies
The Jazz Singer1980M.C. Cinderella Club
Barnaby Jones1979TV SeriesFrank Wales
Good Times1979TV SeriesOfficer Lawson
What's Happening!!1978TV SeriesD.J.
The Incredible Hulk1978TV SeriesTom
The Richard Pryor Show1977TV SeriesVarious

Camera Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Broken Mirror2012Short assistant camera

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
John Witherspoon: You Got to Coordinate2008TV Special documentary executive producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Curtsy, Mister2017Documentary post-productionJohn
T-Robe: Based on a True Story2015Himself
Gotham Comedy Live2015TV Series documentaryHimself - Host
Late Show with David Letterman1993-2013TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
Fashion News Live2005-2013TV SeriesHimself
TV One's Roast and Toast: John Witherspoon2009TV MovieHimself
Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic2008Video documentary shortHimself
John Witherspoon: You Got to Coordinate2008TV Special documentaryHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest Host
Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 12003VideoHimself (segment "I Just Wanna Love U")
Soul Train Comedy Awards1993TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Late Night with David Letterman1984-1993TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
Def Comedy Jam1992TV SeriesHimself - Comedian (1993)
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime1991TV Special documentaryHimself / Various Characters
The Richard Pryor Show1977TV SeriesHimself / Various

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004BET Comedy AwardBET Comedy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesThe Tracy Morgan Show (2003)

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