What is Jimmie Walker’s Net Worth?
Jimmie Walker, an American actor and comedian, has a net worth of $800 thousand. He rose to fame for playing James Evans Jr. (“J.J.”) on the CBS sitcom “Good Times” from 1974 to 1979, where he popularized the catchphrase “Dyn-O-Mite!”
Walker began his career in the late ’60s doing stand-up comedy and has since accumulated over 50 acting credits. His notable works include the films “Let’s Do It Again” (1975) and “Airplane!” (1980), the TV movie “The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened” (1977), and the television shows “At Ease” (1983) and “Bustin’ Loose” (1987–1988).
In 2012, Walker released a memoir titled “Dynomite!: Good Times, Bad Times, Our Times–A Memoir.”
Jimmie Walker’s Early Life
Jimmie Walker, born James Carter Walker Jr. on June 25, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, grew up in The Bronx with his mother, Lorena, father, James Sr., and sister, Beverly. His father worked as a Pullman porter, and his mother was the head of the nursing department at a hospital. Walker attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and participated in the SEEK (Search for Education, Evaluation, and Knowledge) program, which was funded by New York State. Through SEEK, Walker learned about radio engineering and was hired by the NYC radio station WRVR. As a teenager, he worked as a vendor at Yankee Stadium starting with the 1964 World Series, and even received a silver dollar from Mickey Mantle.
Jimmie Walker’s Career Highlights
Jimmie Walker began his stand-up comedy career in 1969 and gained fame for his role as James “J.J.” Evans Jr. on the sitcom “Good Times” (1974-1979). He released a stand-up comedy album “Dyn-o-mite” in 1975 and appeared in several films, including “Let’s Do It Again” (1975) and “Airplane!” (1980). He also guest-starred on popular TV shows such as “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” and “Scrubs.” In 2019, he appeared as himself in the “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Good Times” special, which won a Primetime Emmy. He has also made appearances on game shows like “The $10,000 Pyramid,” music shows like “American Bandstand,” and talk shows like “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Jimmie Walker’s Personal Life and Political Views
Jimmie Walker has had numerous girlfriends but has never been married or had children. In 2017, rumors circulated that he was dating Ann Coulter, but Coulter denied any romance between them and said they were just good friends.
Politically, Jimmie considers himself a “realist independent” and opposes affirmative action. He has also expressed moral opposition to gay marriage but believes it should be passed anyway. In 2017, Walker publicly supported Donald Trump and agreed with 90 percent of his policies.
Jimmie Walker and “Good Times” Co-stars Receive Impact Award
In 2006, Jimmie Walker and his co-stars from the hit TV show “Good Times”, John Amos, Ralph Carter, Ja’net DuBois, and BernNadette Stanis were awarded an Impact Award at the TV Land Awards.
The show also earned Jimmie Walker Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor – Television in both 1975 and 1976.
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