Darth Vader's Voice Actor Dies
James Earl Jones, the iconic figure in theater, television, and film known for voicing characters like Darth Vader, Mufasa, and CNN, has passed away at the age of 93. Read Full Article at RT.com
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James Earl Jones, a celebrated actor recognized for his commanding performances on stage, screen, and through his voice work, passed away at the age of 93 in his home in New York on Monday.
Jones was a prominent figure in the African-American acting community and distinguished himself by achieving the rare EGOT status, having earned accolades in television, music, film, and theater.
Known for his deep, resonant voice, Jones brought a unique gravitas to his roles. CNN, recognizing his vocal talent from his portrayal of Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' trilogy, engaged him to voice their iconic "This is CNN" tagline. He also famously provided the voice for Mufasa in the 'Lion King' series produced by Disney.
Born in Mississippi in 1931, Jones battled a stutter as a child and pursued drama studies before serving in the US military. Although he never saw action in Korea, his post-service life led him to a theater janitorial job in Michigan, a stepping stone that eventually saw him cast as Othello in the mid-1950s in the eponymous Shakespeare play.
His cinematic debut came with Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr. Strangelove', followed by a leading role in 'The Great White Hope', after winning a Tony for the same role on stage.
Throughout the 1980s, Jones expanded his film repertoire with significant roles in hits like 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Coming to America', and 'Field of Dreams'.
In the 1990s, Jones portrayed Admiral James Greer across three Tom Clancy adaptations: 'The Hunt for Red October', 'Patriot Games', and 'Clear and Present Danger', sharing the screen with Harrison Ford in the latter two.
By 2017, Jones had stepped back from his roles on stage and television, with his final film appearance in 2021's 'Coming 2 America', a sequel to the original film he starred in decades earlier. Additionally, he made an agreement with Lucasfilm, granting them rights to use his archival recordings to continue Darth Vader’s voice through AI technology.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
Jones was a prominent figure in the African-American acting community and distinguished himself by achieving the rare EGOT status, having earned accolades in television, music, film, and theater.
Known for his deep, resonant voice, Jones brought a unique gravitas to his roles. CNN, recognizing his vocal talent from his portrayal of Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' trilogy, engaged him to voice their iconic "This is CNN" tagline. He also famously provided the voice for Mufasa in the 'Lion King' series produced by Disney.
Born in Mississippi in 1931, Jones battled a stutter as a child and pursued drama studies before serving in the US military. Although he never saw action in Korea, his post-service life led him to a theater janitorial job in Michigan, a stepping stone that eventually saw him cast as Othello in the mid-1950s in the eponymous Shakespeare play.
His cinematic debut came with Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr. Strangelove', followed by a leading role in 'The Great White Hope', after winning a Tony for the same role on stage.
Throughout the 1980s, Jones expanded his film repertoire with significant roles in hits like 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Coming to America', and 'Field of Dreams'.
In the 1990s, Jones portrayed Admiral James Greer across three Tom Clancy adaptations: 'The Hunt for Red October', 'Patriot Games', and 'Clear and Present Danger', sharing the screen with Harrison Ford in the latter two.
By 2017, Jones had stepped back from his roles on stage and television, with his final film appearance in 2021's 'Coming 2 America', a sequel to the original film he starred in decades earlier. Additionally, he made an agreement with Lucasfilm, granting them rights to use his archival recordings to continue Darth Vader’s voice through AI technology.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
