Jimmie Walker is an American actor and comedian with an estimated net worth of $800,000. Walker is best known for his role as James Evans Jr. (“JJ”) on the CBS sitcom “Good Times” (1974-1979), where he coined the phrase “Dyn-O-Mite!”

Who is Jimmie Walker?

Jimmy Walker was born James Carter Walker Jr. on June 25, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. He spent his childhood in the Bronx with his mother Lorena, father James Sr., and sister Beverly. Lorena was head of nursing at a hospital while James Sr. worked as a Pullman porter.

Jimmie attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and participated in the New York State-funded SEEK (Search for Education, Evaluation, and Knowledge) program. Walker learned radio engineering through SEEK and was hired by New York radio station WRVR. As a teenager, Jimmie worked as a vendor at Yankee Stadium beginning with the 1964 World Series, and Mickey Mantle once gave him a silver dollar.

How much does Jimmie Walker make per year?

Walker earns $100,000 per year from various sources.

What are Jimmie Walker’s investments?

Nothing further is known about his investments as an actor and comedian.

How many endorsement deals does Jimmie Walker have?

He is currently sponsored by Proven 4, Vokey Wedge and Lodge Castrion.

How many philanthropies has Jimmie Walker supported?

There is no information about the actor’s philanthropy. We will keep you informed as soon as we know.

How many businesses does Jimmie Walker own?

Walker is an American comedian and actor. He was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1975 and 1976 for his portrayal of James Evans Jr. (“JJ”), the eldest son of Florida and James Evans Sr., in the CBS television series Good Times, which aired from 1974 to 1974 . Award nominated in 1979.

Walker’s character in the series used the catchphrase “Dyn-O-Mite!”, which he also used in a television commercial for a line of Panasonic cassettes and 8-track tape recorders in the mid-1970s, as well as in a Medicare commercial in 2021 and used in 2022. He also appeared in Let’s Do It Again, with John Amos, and The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with James Earl Jones. Walker’s comedy routine continues to tour the country.