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Walker in 2018, kathclick /bigstock.com
Birth Name: James Carter Walker, Jr.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 25, 1947
Ethnicity: African-American
Jimmie Walker is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his role as J.J. Evans on the series Good Times , and for appearing in the films Let’s Do It Again , The Concorde… Airport ’79 , and The Guyver , and on the shows The Love Boat and At Ease .
Jimmie is the son of Lorena and James Carter Walker. His parents were born in Alabama. He was raised in The Bronx.
Jimmie’s paternal grandfather was James Walker (the son of Robert Walker and Minerva Thomas). James was born in Alabama, to parents who were also born there. Robert was the son of Robert Walker and Dolly/Dollie Smith.
Jimmie’s paternal grandmother was named Mattie Carter (the daughter of Annie Carter). Mattie was born in Alabama. Annie was born in Alabama, the daughter of William Carter and Saphronia.
Jimmie’s maternal grandfather was Cornelius Perryman (the son of George Perryman and Ella Turner). Cornelius was born in Alabama, to parents who were also born in the state. George was the son of George Perryman and Eliza. Ella was the daughter of Mose Turner and Delia House.
Jimmie’s maternal grandmother was Lorena Harrison (the daughter of Mark Harrison and Hannah Ellis). Lorena was born in Dallas, Alabama. Mark was born in Alabama, the son of Benjamin Harrison and Adline. Hannah was born in Alabama, the daughter of Marshall Ellis and Lucy Burke.
Sources: Interview with Jimmie stating that he was born in Brooklyn – https://www.youtube.com
Excerpts from Jimmie’s memoir discussing his family – https://www.popmatters.com https://www.google.com
Genealogies of Jimmie’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org