Also Known As: James Earl Boggins Jones, Todd Jones
James Earl Jones
📍Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Star Wars
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
as Lt. Lothar Zogg
Sommersby
as Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
The Hunt for Red October
as Vice ADM James Greer
Sneakers
as Mr. Bernard Abbott
Field of Dreams
as Terrence Mann
Return of the Jedi
as Darth Vader (voice)
The Empire Strikes Back
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Dreamrider
as Bill Perry
Amy and the Angel
as Gabriel
Earth
as Narrator (voice)
Finder's Fee
as Avery Phillips
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 17, 1931
Place of Birth
Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
3.3
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
276
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
203
Movies
73
TV Shows