If you’ve seen any of the great, African-American comedies of the past few decades, chances are you’ve seen John Witherspoon show up in at least one. He seems to be the go-to guy to play the ...

Old-school photos of John Witherspoon can make you laugh out loud. The Detroit-born comedian and character actor started off as a model, working his wide lapels for all they were worth in the Sixties.

As an online star, J.D. Witherspoon has become known more for his sketches and impersonations in his own original styles than his parents' celebrity. The eldest son of comedian-actor John Witherspoon ...