See photos of legendary actor and ‘Star Wars’ voice James Earl Jones from his early days until now!
Not just a voice. James Earl Jones has been a star of stage and screen for over seven decades. After briefly studying medicine and then serving in the U.S. Army, James turned to acting. Roles in several acclaimed Shakespeare productions would lead to his first on-screen role in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film Dr. Strangelove.
In the late 70s, James’ found fame in a new realm after voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars series. He also appeared in the hits Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Sandlot (1993), and The Lion King (1994). Throughout his career, he’s earned three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmys, and a Grammy.
On September 9, 2024, James died at the age of 93.
Scroll through the photos to see the life of James Earl Jones.
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James Earl Jones in ‘The Great White Hope’
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James Early Jones in 1977
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James Earl Jones Draws in 1977
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James Earl Jones in New York
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James Earl Jones at the 43rd Annual Emmy Awards
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James Earl Jones at the SAG Awards
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James Early Jones & Wife Cecilia Hart at the Olivier Theatre Awards
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James Earl Jones Recieves the Monte Cristo Award
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James Early Jones at the 2011 Tony Awards
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James Earl Jones on ‘The Alan Titchmarsh Show’
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James Earl Jones at the 2012 Marian Anderson Awards
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James Earl Jones in Australia
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James Earl Jones & Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard Commencement
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James Early Jones at the 2017 Tony Awards
