- Link Copied! James Earl Jones won a Tony for 1968's "The Great White Hope" and another almost two decades later for 1987's "Fences."
- James Earl Jones was born on 17 January 1931 in Mississippi, of African-American, Native American and Irish ancestry.
- James Earl Jones, revered actor who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, starred in Field of Dreams' died September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY.
- Before he became one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, James Earl Jones found meaning and comradery in the US Army.
- When people talk about the late, great James Earl Jones, it’s a guarantee that one of the first things they’ll mention about him is that voice.
- James Earl Jones, the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died at his Dutchess County, NY, home on Monday, Sept. 9, at the age of 93.
- Veteran actor James Earl Jones, whose distinct voice made him a staple of film and television, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y...
- Actor James Earl Jones voiced Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise and was also known for his extensive stage work and filmography.
- James Earl Jones, whose prodigious acting talent was often overshadowed by his distinctive baritone over a seven-decade career both onstage and on the...