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James Earl Jones

17 Jan, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA

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.

Also Known As:

James Earl Boggins JonesTodd JonesJimmyجیمز ارل جونز

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Sneakers
70% (1992)
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Dreamrider
70% (1993)
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Earth
76% (2007)
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Matewan
73% (1987)
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Soul Man
54% (1986)
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Timepiece
74% (1996)
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Convicts
55% (1991)
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The Comedians
61% (1967)
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The Great Year
90% (2003)
A House Divided
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The Man
63% (1972)
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Gimme Shelter
66% (2013)
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Heat Wave
62% (1990)
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The Greatest
56% (1977)
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Alone
65% (1997)
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Milius
71% (2013)
Lincoln
72% (1992)
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Click
63% (2006)
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King Lear
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On the Q.T.
69% (1999)
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Paul Robeson
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Corwin
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Moses
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