Comedic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday.

While talking to Keke Palmer, Marlon Wayans revealed that a major network rejected John Witherspoon as "Pops" on "The Wayans Bros." ...

John Witherspoon, the veteran actor and comedian best known for his roles in “ Friday,” “House Party” and “Boomerang,” died on Tuesday. He was 77.

It’s always such a pleasure when John Witherspoon stops by. He’s been making us laugh for more than 40 years and is still selling out shows around the country. This weekend he's back ...

Marlon Wayans says NBC called John Witherspoon "too ghetto," pushing The Wayans Bros. to The WB, where it found lasting success.

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for starring in the "Friday" movie series, has died at age 77.

Marlon Wayans sat down with Keke Palmer's show, Baby, This is Keke Palmer, to explain why the network had an issue with John Witherspoon's character, John "Pops" Williams.

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