James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 β 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.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 17, 1931
Died
September 9, 2024
(at 93 years old)
Place of Birth
Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
9 released
James Earl Jones
Actor
Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
22
Oscar Nominated
Emmy Winner
Golden Globe Winner
About James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones was born on 17 January 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA. James Earl Jones passed away on 9 September 2024 at the age of 93. Winner of Emmy, Golden Globe. We have 9 films with James Earl Jones available. Among James Earl Jones's most popular films: The Lion King, The Lion King, Conan the Barbarian, The Hunt for Red October, Coming to America.
Best Known Films of James Earl Jones
Career Statistics - James Earl Jones
9
Total Credits
38
Years Active
1982 - 2019
7.1
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 9
Top Genres
Adventure (5)
Fantasy (4)
Drama (4)
Action (3)
Animation (3)
Awards & Nominations James Earl Jones
24
Wins
11
Nominations
Major Awards
Academy Award
Golden Globe
Emmy Award
SAG Award
Frequent Co-Stars of James Earl Jones
Best Movies with James Earl Jones
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.
James Earl Jones has 9 films released between 1982 and 2019.
