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Michael Jonas Evans (November 3, 1949 — December 14, 2006) (usually credited as Mike Evans), was an American actor and, with Eric Monte, was co-creator of the show Good Times. Ralph Carter's character Michael Evans was named after him.

Evans was born in Salisbury, North Carolina. His father, Theodore Evans Sr., was a dentist, and his mother, Annie Sue Evans, was a school teacher. He attended Palmer Memorial Institute, a private school for young African Americans in Sedalia, North Carolina. His family later moved to Los Angeles, where he graduated from Los Angeles High School. He studied acting at Los Angeles City College.

Evans is most famous for creating the recurring role of Lionel Jefferson on All in the Family and was the first (and eventually final) actor to play Lionel on the spin-off The Jeffersons. He played Lionel on The Jeffersons for much of its 11-year run, with the majority of his appearances occurring from 1979 to 1983. Actor and opera singer Damon Evans (no relation to Michael) played the role for a few years of The Jeffersons, as Mike Evans was occupied in the production of Good Times. He returned after Good Times ended in 1979.

His last TV role was in 2000, on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.

Evans was also a real estate investor and owned properties in California's Inland Empire.

As the original Lionel, his absence was noticed at a Sherman Hemsley TV Land special that aired on April 26, 2006. The other living cast members of The Jeffersons were present (with the exception of Paul Benedict), as well as Sally Struthers and the cast of Hemsley's other series Amen and Goode Behavior.

Evans died of throat cancer at his mother's home in Twentynine Palms, California at the age of 57. The announcement of his death was released a week later. Evans left 2 daughters, Carlena Harris and Tammy Evans.

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Total Books: 135
The Art of British Rock 50 Years of Rock Posters Flyers and Handbills
The art of the Beatles
The Art of the Beatles (Hardcover)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780688047771
ISBN-10: 0688047777
Genre: Arts & Photography
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The Art of the Beatles Exhibition Catalogue
The Art of the Beatles Exhibition Catalogue (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780907867012
ISBN-10: 0907867014
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Atomic Iran Countdown to Armageddon
Atomic Iran Countdown to Armageddon (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780935199406
ISBN-10: 0935199403
Genres: History, Nonfiction
  • Currently 0.8/5 Stars.
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The Beats From Kerouac to Kesey an Illustrated Journey through the Beat Generation
Betrayed
Betrayed (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780935199345
ISBN-10: 0935199349
Genres: History, Christian Books & Bibles
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Beyond Iraq The Next MoveAncient Prophecy and Modern Day Conspiracy Collide
Beyond Iraq the Next Moveancient Prophecy and Modern Day Conspiracy Collide (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781593790103
ISBN-10: 1593790104
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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The Bikini Book
The Bikini Book (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780789300577
ISBN-10: 0789300575
Genres: Arts & Photography, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction, Engineering & Transportation
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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BiteSized Offerings Tales  Legends of the Zombie Apocalypse
The Blues A Visual History
The Blues a VIsual History (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781454912538
ISBN-10: 1454912537
Genre: Arts & Photography
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The Book of Hearts
The Book of Hearts [Piper] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781843869245
ISBN-10: 1843869241
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Books Daniel Option by Mike Evans
Books Daniel Option By Mike Evans (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781629611938
ISBN-10: 162961193X
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Born Again 1967 A Novel of Jerusalem's Restoration in 1967
Born Again 1967 a Novel of Jerusalem's Restoration in 1967 (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781629610252
ISBN-10: 1629610259
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Bowie The Story of Rock's Enduring Enigma
Bowie Treasures
Bowie Treasures (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781780978857
ISBN-10: 1780978855
Genres: Arts & Photography, Biographies & Memoirs
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The Candidate
The Candidate (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780935199468
ISBN-10: 0935199462
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Christopher Columbus Secret Jew
Christopher Columbus Secret Jew (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781629610436
ISBN-10: 1629610437
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The Columbus Code
The Columbus Code (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781617954849
ISBN-10: 1617954845
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christian Books & Bibles
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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The Commanded Blessing
The Commanded Blessing (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781629610016
ISBN-10: 1629610011
Genre: Christian Books & Bibles
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The Competent Workplace The View from Within
The Competent Workplace the VIew From Within [National Institute for Social Work Discussion Paper] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780902789876
ISBN-10: 0902789872
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Concentrate on French Speaking for GCSE
Concentrate on French Speaking for Gcse [Concentrate on] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780340758427
ISBN-10: 0340758422
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The Four Horsemen [Gamechanger 3] (Paperback)
Longman Gcse Reference Guide Science [Longman GCSE Reference Guides] (Paperback)
Musicals Facts Figures Fun [Facts Figures & Fun] (Hardcover)
The Orphans Origins Vol 1 [The Orpahsn - Volume 1] (Paperback)
Rock Roll Facts Figures Fun [Facts Figures & Fun] (Hardcover)
The Sampson Option [Game Changer] (Paperback)
The Stranger [The Uninvited - Volume 2] (Paperback)
The Unwelcomed [The Uninvited - Volume 3] (Paperback)