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James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Actor · born 17 January 1931 · Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. He was described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Over his career, he received three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. His deep voice has been praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.

Where to start: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

As actor 177

TV shows 35

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Earl Jones movie?

By viewer score, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) at 8.4/10.

What are James Earl Jones’s most popular movies?

Star Wars, The Lion King, The Empire Strikes Back.

How many movies has James Earl Jones made?

177 films on TMDB, 177 as actor.

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