James Earl Jones
Acting
Born January 17, 1931 · 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 voi…
Known For · 40 titles
Law & Order
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Simpsons
House
Sesame Street
Stargate SG-1
The Mike Douglas Show
Two and a Half Men
Frasier
Great Performances
Tony Awards
Golden Globe Awards
The One Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Everwood
The Big Bang Theory
Star Wars
Homicide: Life on the Street
The Dick Cavett Show
Will & Grace
Garfield and Friends
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
The Lion King
Touched by an Angel
3rd Rock from the Sun
L.A. Law
According to Jim
Dr. Kildare
American Playhouse
Highway to Heaven
Star Wars Rebels
The Defenders
The Empire Strikes Back
Dinah!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Reading Rainbow
The Lion King
Faerie Tale Theatre
Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith