James Carter Walker Jr.
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Best Known For:The television show Good Times
Breakthrough:Cast as J.J. Evans on the hit sitcom Good Times in 1974
10 Quick Facts About James Carter Walker Jr.
- Full Name: James Carter Walker Jr
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Good Times
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: J.J. Walker
- Specialization: Actor and Comedian
James Carter Walker Jr. Age
James Carter Walker Jr. is about 79 years old as of 2026. James Carter Walker Jr. was born in 1947.
James Carter Walker Jr. Height
James Carter Walker Jr. stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Education
He attended Theodore Roosevelt High School.
- Theodore Roosevelt High School
Career & Work
James Carter Walker Jr.'s career includes acting and entertainment roles with CBS.
Organization: CBS
Role: Actor
Period: 1974–1979
Notable Works
- TV Show: Good Times (Actor, 1974-1979) — Played James 'J.J.' Evans Jr
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe Nomination — Hollywood Foreign Press Association — Best Supporting Actor – Television for Good Times
Lesser Known Facts
- He coined the catchphrase 'Dy-no-mite!' which became a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s.
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Carter Walker Jr
- Popular As: J.J. Walker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: June 25
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
