James Earl Jones
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Star Wars
1977
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
The Lion King
1994
as Mufasa (voice)
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Darth Vader (voice)
The Lion King
2019
as Mufasa (voice)
Scary Movie 4
2006
as Narrator (uncredited)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
as Darth Vader (voice)
The Hunt for Red October
1990
as Vice ADM James Greer
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
1983
as Darth Vader (voice)
Coming to America
1988
as King Jaffe Joffer
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
as Mufasa (voice)
Sneakers
1992
as Mr. Bernard Abbott
Robots
2005
as Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)
Click
2006
as Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)
Conan the Barbarian
1982
as Thulsa Doom
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
as James Earl Jones (uncredited)
Judge Dredd
1995
as Narrator (uncredited)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
1964
as Lt. Lothar Zogg
Patriot Games
1992
as Adm. James Greer