He played Willie Jones in the Friday series, [1] and starred in films such as Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), The Five Heartbeats (1991), and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). [1]

John Witherspoon was an African-American actor from Detroit, Michigan known for playing Granddad from The Boondocks and Willie Jones from the Friday trilogy. He also acted in …

Oct 30, 2019 · Detroit-born John is perhaps best known for appearing as Willie Jones in the Friday franchise which began with the first film in 1995. His character Willie was the dad of …

Oct 30, 2019 · Comic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday.

Craig Jones: I fell asleep. Mr. Jones: I wish you was sleeping right now, I knock you upside your head with a left hook make your ass wake up and take out that damn trash.

Oct 30, 2019 · Witherspoon was probably best known for portraying Ice Cube’s grumpy dad, Willie Jones, in the Friday film franchise. He first played Mr. Jones in the first installment of the …

Jan 27, 2024 · John Witherspoon, Friday 's "Willie Jones", was a talented actor and comedian. The world would lose a legend in October of 2019 when the 77-year-old Witherspoon passed …

Oct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, t he Detroit-born actor and comedian best known for his portrayal as the brash and opinionated father Willie “Pops” Jones in the Friday franchise, died …

Jan 28, 2025 · John Witherspoon, Friday's "Willie Jones", was a talented actor and comedian. The world would lose a legend in October of 2019 when the 77-year-old Witherspoon passed away …

Oct 30, 2019 · Celebrated comic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his iconic role as Willie Jones in the Friday series, has died. He was 77.