Famous Amos is a brand of cookies founded in Los Angeles in 1975 by Wally Amos. [1] Wallace "Wally" Amos was born in Tallahassee, Florida, United States, on July 1, 1936.

Wallace Amos Jr. (July 1, 1936 – August 13, 2024) was an American television personality, businessman, and author. He was the founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie, the Cookie Kahuna, and Aunt Della's Cookies gourmet cookie brands, and was the host of the adult reading program Learn to Read.

Mar 29, 2022 · Wally Amos parlayed his aunt's chocolate chip cookie recipe into a gourmet snack food juggernaut. Updated: August 14, 2024 | Original: March 29, 2022. When Wally Amos founded Famous Amos...

Discover the cookie that’s been a classic since its creation––Famous Amos Classic Bite-Size Chocolate Chip. Crafted with the irresistible recipe you know and love, each cookie is filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a satisfying crunch.

Aug 15, 2024 · Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the "Famous Amos" cookies known and beloved nationwide, died at 88 on Wednesday, his family said. The American entrepreneur died peacefully at his home with...

Aug 15, 2024 · Wallace “Wally” Amos Jr., the man behind Famous Amos cookies, died at his Honolulu home on August 14. The 88-year-old was surrounded by family, who said the cause of death was complications...

Famous Amos founder and Air Force Veteran Wallace "Wally" Amos has passed away at the age of 88 in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Learn about his legacy.

Aug 14, 2024 · Wally Amos, the charismatic founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died at age 88, according to a statement signed by his children.

You can't think of famous cookie brands without Famous Amos. Discover the all-new Famous Amos products that put our bite-sized cookies on the world map.

Aug 19, 2024 · Following the death of company founder - the larger than life Wally Amos - we take a look at everything you need to know about Famous Amos’ bite-sized cookies.