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James Earl Jones

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James Earl Jones

Birthdate
January 17, 1931
Birthplace
Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Height
6 feet 1 inch
Professions
Actor, Voice Actor

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Darth Vader and his suit in The Empire Strikes Back over a red starry background
This Incredible Star Wars Art Is The Perfect Tribute To James Earl Jones' Darth Vader

This incredible Star Wars art shows just how tragic James Earl Jones’ Star Wars role was with a reminder that Darth Vader was always human underneath.

An image of James Earl Jones smiling, edited with Darth Vader reaching out with the Force in Star Wars
Darth Vader Is The Most Important Villain In Modern Science Fiction, Thanks To James Earl Jones

With the ing of James Earl Jones, let's look back at how much of an impact he had on the character that revolutionized science fiction.

James Earl Jones and Darth Vader's silhouette
"His Voice Was THE Special Effect": James Earl Jones Was So Much More Than Darth Vader

James Earl Jones - the voice of Darth Vader, and so much more - has sadly ed away. Here, we his life and honor his legacy.

Darth Vader alongside other Empire soldiers next to an image of James Earl Jones smiling
Beautiful Star Wars Art Is A Perfect Tribute To James Earl Jones & Those Who've Gone Before

A beautiful piece of art perfectly memorializes James Earl Jones and reunites him with the other legendary actors of Star Wars who have ed away.

James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner, and Amy Madigan with their arms around each other in Field of Dreams.
Mark Hamill & More Pay Tribute To James Earl Jones: "One Of The World's Finest Actors"

Following the news of James Earl Jones' ing, a number of stars across Hollywood have paid tribute, including Mark Hamill and Kevin Costner.

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Darth Vader from Star Wars (original trilogy), Mufasa from The Lion King (original animated movie), and Terence Mann from Field of Dreams
James Earl Jones' 10 Best Movies, Ranked

James Earl Jones was essentially a Hollywood institution thanks to his powerful voice and timeless performances. See how his very best movies compare.

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a close-up of James Earl Jones smiling in Field of Dreams
James Earl Jones Dies Age 93, Legendary Actor Behind Darth Vader & Mufasa's Voice

James Earl Jones, the EGOT winner known for iconic roles such as Darth Vader in the Star Wars universe and many others, has died at the age of 93.

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a headshot of James Earl Jones alongside the Darth Vader mask
There Would Be No Darth Vader Without James Earl Jones' Voice

James Earl Jones gave Darth Vader gravitas and commanding authority with his voice. Darth Vader would not be the iconic villain he is without him.

Darth Vader alongside other Empire soldiers next to an image of James Earl Jones smiling
James Earl Jones Officially Retires As Star Wars' Darth Vader

James Earl Jones is officially retiring as the voice of Star Wars' Darth Vader as he signs over the voice rights to Lucasfilm and Respeecher.