Wally Amos
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About
Founder of the Famous Amos chocolate-chip cookie brand and Uncle Wally's muffins. He hosted Learn to Read, the adult reading program. He was also the founder of Aunt Della's Cookies.
Before Fame
He was the first black talent agent at the William Morris Agency.
Trivia
He opened the first Famous Amos store in Los Angeles in 1975. He wrote more than 10 published books, primarily around the joys of cooking or happiness in life.
Family Life
His third wife Christine Harris-Amos and he had four children named Michael, Gregory, Shawn, and Sarah.
Associated With
He represented acts such as Diana Ross during his time as a talent agent.
