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James Earl Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 17, 1931(93)

Day of Death

September 9, 2024

Place of Birth

Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA

Also Known As

James Earl Boggins JonesTodd Jones
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James Earl Jones

Acting

Biography

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. He was described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Over his career, he received three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. His deep voice has been praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.

Known For

Filmography