Before achieving fame as a television and film actor, Witherspoon worked as a fashion model in Detroit. He came from a family of notable talent; his brother, William Weatherspoon, was a successful songwriter and record producer who co-wrote the legendary Motown hit “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.” John's cousin was also a renowned performer during the 1960s musical era.
Witherspoon’s portrayal of Willie Jones in Ice Cube’s Friday trilogy solidified his place in comedic film history. He appeared in all three Friday films—Friday (1995), Next Friday (2000), and Friday After Next (2002). Reportedly, he earned $10,000 for his role in the original film, which increased to $400,000 for the sequel and $1,000,000 for the third installment.
Witherspoon’s career spanned several decades across film, television, and voice work in animation. His distinctive humor and memorable performances earned him a place in the hearts of fans across generations. At the time of his passing in October 2019, his net worth was reported to be approximately $8 million. Fans can still connect with his legacy through archived content, interviews, and appearances found on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and through his previously maintained official website, bangbangbangbang.com.
His life and work are documented across several popular biographical platforms, including Wikipedia and bijog.com, preserving the story of one of comedy's most beloved performers.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 27 Jan, 1942 |
| Age: | 78 yrs |
| Occupations: | Comedian Voice actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Detroit |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | John_pops_spoon |
| Spouse: | Angela Robinson Witherspoon[1987-2019] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
