John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us," his family said in a statement to Deadline. Witherspoon played Ice Cube's dad in the "Friday" movies.

"We didn't make it to NBC," Marlon Wayans said at around the 54:25 minute mark. "We did a table reading, and they thought ...

Actor John Witherspoon, who starred alongside rapper Ice Cube in the hit "Friday" comedy movie franchise, died on Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said.

John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us," his family said in a statement to Deadline. Witherspoon played Ice Cube's dad in the "Friday" movies.

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 following a heart attack.

Marlon Wayans reminisced about John Witherspoon and shared that NBC wanted to recast the comedic legend because he was "too ghetto." ...

John Witherspoon Biography John Witherspoon was an African-American comedian and actor who has roles in over 20 movies and television shows. Acting for over three decades, Witherspoon starred in ...

[Photo: Courtesy] Comedian John Witherspoon of the “Friday” fame has died at the age of 77. The announcement of the stand-up comedian’s death was made by his family on Tuesday morning.

John Witherspoon, the veteran actor and comedian best known for his roles in “ Friday,” “House Party” and “Boomerang,” died on Tuesday. He was 77.