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Jimmie 'JJ' Walker

Jimmie 'JJ' Walker

Actor, also writer · Born June 25, 1947 (79) · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

James Carter Walker Jr. (born June 25, 1947), known professionally as Jimmie Walker, is an American actor and comedian. Walker is best known for portraying James Evans Jr. (J. J.), the oldest son of Florida and James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times which originally ran from 1974–1979. Walker was nominated for Golden Globe awards Best Supporting Actor In A Television Series in 1975 and 1976 for his role. While on the show, Walker's character was known for the catchphrase "Dy-no-mite!" which he also used in his mid–1970s TV commercial for a Panasonic line of cassette and 8-track tape players. He also starred in Let's Do It Again with John Amos, and The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with James Earl Jones. Walker continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine. In 1967, Walker began working full-time with WRVR, the radio station of the Riverside Church. In 1969, Walker began performing as a stand-up comedian and was eventually discovered by the casting director for Good Times, after making appearances on Rowan & Martin's Laugh In and on the Jack Paar Show. He eventually released one stand-up comedy album during the height of his Good Times popularity: Dyn-o-mite on Buddah Records (5635). During Good Times' 1974–75 season, Walker was 26 years old, though his character was much younger. John Amos, the actor who portrayed Walker's father on Good Times, was actually just eight years older than Walker. Walker credits producer/director John Rich for inventing "Dy-no-mite!" which Rich insisted Walker say on every episode. Both Walker and executive producer Norman Lear were skeptical of the idea, but the phrase and Walker's character caught on with the audience. Also, off- and on-camera, Walker did not get along with series' lead, Esther Rolle, who played Florida Evans, in the series, because she and Amos disapproved of Walker's increasingly buffoonish character and his popularity, and Walker felt hurt by their disdain. Dissatisfaction led Amos (before Rolle), to leave the show, making Walker the star of the show. Walker was the only Good Times star to not attend Rolle's funeral.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 25, 1947 (79)
From
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 49 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 21% in 30 days

What are Jimmie 'JJ' Walker's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Self
15%
Survival
12%
Society
12%
Morality
9%
Power
5%
Ideas
4%
Friendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 0 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 7 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Trickster
3 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
6
Absurd
7
Melancholic
3
Warm
4
Thrilling
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jimmie 'JJ' Walker's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jimmie 'JJ' Walker's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

49 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page; 31 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Good Times(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jim Bean (voice)

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Don't Suck(2023)

    as Dale

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • A Wrestling Christmas Miracle(2020)

    as Dr. Lemon

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Jimmie JJ Walker & Michael Winslow: We Are Still Here(2018)

    Writer · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Comedian(2016)

    as Jimmie Walker

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Sweet Lorraine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Rudy ray

  • What Goes Around Comes Around(2012)

    as Preacher

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Super Shark(2011)

    as Dynamite Stevens

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Traffic Light(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Swinger Dude

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Big Money Rustlas(2010)

    as The Husband

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Back to the Grind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Everybody Hates Chris(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gene

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • George Lopez(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Lionel

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Beat the Geeks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jimmie Walker

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth(2000)

    as Pimp

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Son of the Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Plump Fiction(1997)

    as Stingy Costumer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Monster Mash: The Movie(1995)

    as Hathaway

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lewis' stunt double

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Open Season(1995)

    as Homer (as Jimmy Walker)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Jay Jay

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Space Ghost Coast to Coast(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Slyde Wilson

  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York(1992)

    as Celeb #3

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Larry Sanders Show(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmie Walker

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Guyver(1991)

    as Striker

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Blossom(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Kidnapped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Chester

  • Bustin' Loose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 26 episodes · as Sonny Barnes

  • Going Bananas(1987)

    as Mozambo

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Bold and the Beautiful(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Count Bouche

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Doin' Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Shaker

  • Water(1985)

    as Jay Jay

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Jerk, Too (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Card Player (uncredited)

  • Imps* (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Thomas

  • At Ease (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 14 episodes · Actor

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony Brown

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Airplane!(1980)

    as Windshield Wiper Man

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Murder Can Hurt You!(1980)

    as Parks the Pusher

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • B.A.D. Cats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • The Concorde... Airport '79(1979)

    as Boisie

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The White Shadow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmie Walker

  • Rabbit Test (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Umbuto

  • The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened(1977)

    as Morris Bird III

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Marvin Jones · as Mickey Garner · as Ronald Baker · as Wally

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Let's Do It Again(1975)

    as Bootney Farnsworth

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Good Times(1974)

    Show 133 episodes · as James "JJ" Evans

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Forgotten Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles, 48 of them dated from 1974 to 2024; peak year 1979.

Highest rated

Good Times (1974)

Midcredits 77th

Film career

19742024

Peak 1979 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 49: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score32ndWriting1 of 49: 1 only writing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s7 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s11 · acting2000s7 · acting2010s7 · 6 acting · 1 crew2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 18th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Jimmie 'JJ' Walker's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 21st percentile, the median of all 20; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 17th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 34 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Big Money Rustlas (2010)

97th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Airplane! (1980)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 44/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 24. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jimmie 'JJ' Walker work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jimmie 'JJ' Walker's MovieCove titles; Michael Winslow shares the most, 2.