Freeman Gosden

Freeman Gosden was the actor who portrayed Amos in the hit radio series Amos 'n' Andy between 1930 and 1955. The series was about African-American communities, yet Gosden and his co-star Charles Correll were both caucasian. In hindsight this casting choice has been viewed as controversial and largely regrettable.

The 1940s-1950s film Springfield: City On the Grow showcased him visiting Springfield.