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James Earl Jones

Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA

Born: 1931-01-17Died: 2024-09-09

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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.
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Credits

Star WarsDarth Vader (voice) (uncredited)1977-05-25
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the BombLt. Lothar Zogg1964-01-29
SommersbyJudge Barry Conrad Issacs1993-02-05
The Hunt for Red OctoberAdmiral Greer1990-03-02
SneakersMr. Bernard Abbott1992-09-09
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