Born Name:  John Witherspoon

Born Date:  January 27, 1942

Born Place:  Detroit, Michigan

Died Date:  October 29, 2019

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Actor, comedian

Brief Biography:  John Witherspoon was renowned for his boisterous energy and iconic catchphrases. Best known as Willie Jones in the Friday film series and "Granddad" in the animated show The Boondocks, he was a beloved staple of both classic sitcoms and stand-up stages.

Career Beginnings:
Originally interested in pursuing music, he started his stand-up comedy career in the early 1970s, quickly becoming a fixture at legendary venues like The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Iconic Film and Television Roles:
Friday Series (1995–2002): Played Willie Jones, the irritable but hilarious dog-catching father to Ice Cube's Craig. His famous catchphrases—"Bang! Bang! Bang!" and "You Gotta Co-ordinate!"—became cultural touchstones.
The Boondocks (2005–2014): Provided the voice for the outspoken and comically eccentric Robert Jebediah "Granddad" Freeman in the acclaimed Adult Swim animated series.
The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999): Starred as John "Pops" Williams, the father of Marlon and Shawn, on the popular WB sitcom.
Other Notable Films: Made memorable scene-stealing appearances in Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995).