RIP James Earl Jones (93: 1931-2024)

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James Earl Jones, the iconic actor known for his powerful voice as Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away at 93 at his home in Duchess County, New York, surrounded by family. His representatives confirmed the news, but no cause of death was provided. Jones had a distinguished career, winning a Tony Award for Best Actor in 1970 for his role in The Great White Hope, which also earned him an Academy Award nomination for the film adaptation. He was celebrated for his Shakespearean performances and made his film debut in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. While many remember him for his roles in Star Wars and The Lion King, fans also highlighted his performances in films like Field of Dreams and Coming to America. Jones's contributions to theater and film left a lasting legacy, showcasing his remarkable range and commanding presence.
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James Earl Jones, the renowned actor of stage and screen who lent his booming, inimitable voice to Darth Vader and The Lion King, died Monday morning at the age of 93.

Jones died at his home in Duchess County, New York, with his family surrounding him, the actor’s representatives at Independent Artist Group confirmed to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was given.

In the decades before venturing off to “a galaxy far, far away,” Jones was a Tony-winning Broadway star, first winning Best Actor in 1970 for his role of a Jack Johnson-inspired boxer in the play The Great White Hope; Jones was similarly nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the same role in the play’s big-screen adaptation.

Jones spent the majority of the Sixties establishing himself on the stage, becoming one of the era’s preeminent Shakespearean actors. His film debut came in 1964 with a small role in Stanley Kubrick’s Cold War black comedy Dr. Strangelove, playing a bombardier aboard the nuke-dropping airplane.
 
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Everybody mentions Darth Vader but movies here are dubbed so I lack this association. I like to think of his role in The Hunt for Red October.
 
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I liked him best of all in Field of Dreams. A great actor. R.I.P.

 
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He was also in the somewhat obscure but good movie Matewan which I like.
 
James Earl Jones had a role in Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), directed by Stanley Kubrick. Jones's role was Lt. Lothar Zogg, one of the B-52 crew, who had some dialog with the pilot, Maj. 'King' Kong (Slim Pickens).
 
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I like to think of his role in The Hunt for Red October.
He was never there. :wink:
 
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James Earl Jones in Conan the Barbarian

Thulsa Doom behead's Conan's mother - Conan the Barbarian (1982)




James Earl Jones in Coming to America

Coming to America (1988) - A King in New York
 
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Everybody mentions Darth Vader but movies here are dubbed so I lack this association. I like to think of his role in The Hunt for Red October.

he did so many awesome movies :smile:
 
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Everybody mentions Darth Vader but movies here are dubbed so I lack this association.

The original voice of Darth Vader (David Prowse): :biggrin:

The Real Voice of Darth Vader...hilarious!
 
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The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon meets James Earl Jones S07E14
 
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"I felt a great disturbance in the Force. As if millions of voices cried out in anguish and then went silent in reverence."
 
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The original voice of Darth Vader (David Prowse): :biggrin:

The Real Voice of Darth Vader...hilarious!

Yes that West country bumpkin accent not quite right!
I would not have said that to his face though (6 ft 6 and 280 lbs!)

JEJ was fantastic in Field of Dreams. Nice monologue here.



This is great, I bet they had a blast filming this.

 
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Yes that West country bumpkin accent not quite right!
'ark at I, Luke. I do be yer father!
 
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On a more serious note, he was an accomplished stage actor as well. I watched him play Shakespeare’s Othello in Los Angeles in 1971. His range of expression was tremendous. He orated, emoted, thundered and cried as he dominated the stage with that deep voice we all know from his films. He was an actor with a superb presence.
 
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What a wonderful actor he was. Rest in peace, sir!
 
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Ffffunny clip (has a little profanity.)

From “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn“
 
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From: "The Sand Lot".
 
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James Earl Jones in Conan the Barbarian

Thulsa Doom behead's Conan's mother - Conan the Barbarian (1982)




Beheading Thulsa Doom


'mike drop'
 
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