Date of Birth: June 25, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Jimmie Walker, born James Carter Walker Jr., is an American actor and comedian best known for his role as James “J.J.” Evans Jr. on the television series “Good Times,” which aired from 1974 to 1979. Walker’s catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!” became a cultural phenomenon and is still remembered fondly by fans of the show. Walker was born in The Bronx, New York, and grew up in a challenging environment. He attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and later continued his education through a federally funded program known as SEEK (Search for Education, Evaluation, and Knowledge), which helped him get a job at the radio station WRVR. His career in comedy began when he started performing stand-up routines, which eventually led to his big break on “Good Times.” Aside from “Good Times,” Walker has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “Scrubs,” and “Everybody Hates Chris.” He also continued his stand-up career, performing in comedy clubs across the country.
5 Interesting Facts about Jimmie Walker
1. Jimmie Walker’s catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!” from “Good Times” was ranked as one of the top 100 TV catchphrases by TV Land.
2. Before his acting career took off, Walker worked as a vendor at Yankee Stadium and as a radio engineer.
3. He won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for his role in “Good Times.”
4. Walker has made guest appearances on game shows like “The $25,000 Pyramid” and “Match Game.”
5. He co-authored a memoir titled “Dyn-o-mite! Good Times, Bad Times, Our Times – A Memoir,” which was published in 2012.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jimmie Walker
1. “Dy-no-mite!”
2. “Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life.”
3. “I think the reason why ‘Good Times’ worked was because it was about real people.”
4. “Comedy is a way to bring a little light into the darkness.”
5. “You have to have a sense of humor about life to get through it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Jimmie Walker’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Jimmie Walker has never been married and does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jimmie Walker IMDB](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0908124/
2. [Jimmie Walker’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/jimmie-walker
3. [Jimmie Walker’s Official Website](http://www.jimmiejjwalker.com/
4. [Jimmie Walker on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Walker
