• Filmography[edit]. Main article: James Earl Jones on screen and stage. Jones has had an extensive career in film, television, and theater.
  • James Earl Jones’ upbringing was less than idyllic. He was raised on a farm in Mississippi by his maternal grandparents in a bustling 13-member household.
  • James Earl Jones is a revered American actor with a voice so distinctive that it has become instantly recognizable to audiences around the world.
  • Take a closer look at the various roles James Earl Jones has played throughout his legendary acting career.
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  • James Earl Jones is a versatile actor who over a career spanning more than half a century has won many prestigious awards for his acting skills.
  • The only child of Robert Earl and Ruth Connolly Jones, James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi.
  • With his deep resonant voice and imposing physical presence, James Earl Jones became one of the most easily recognizable figures in the entertainment industry.
  • James Earl Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, the son of Ruth (née Connolly) and Robert Earl Jones.
  • Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones speak on stage during the 65th Annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2011, in New York.