James Earl Jones (17 January 1931 – 9 September 2024)[1] was an American actor known for his iconic voice acting roles and for his work in theater. His most widely known role was as the voice of Darth Vader.[2] He had been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Great White Hope", receiving an honorary Oscar in 2012.[3]
Partial Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove | Lt. Lothar Zogg | |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Darth Vader |
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| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Darth Vader |
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| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Darth Vader |
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Links[]
- James Earl Jones on Wikipedia
- James Earl Jones on IMDB
- James Earl Jones on TV Tropes
References[]
- ↑ James Earl Jones, master of stage and screen, dead at 93 - 9 September 2024 - CBC News - Retrieved 9 September 2024
- ↑ James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93 - Adam B. Vary & Carmel Dagan - 9 September 2024 - Variety - Retrieved 9 September 2024
- ↑ James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93 - Erik Pedersen - 9 September 2024 - Deadline - Retrieved 9 September 2024