James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones | |
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.jpg) Jones in 2013 | |
| Born | 17 Januar 1931 Arkabutla, Mississippi, U.S.# |
| Dee'd | 9 September 2024 (aged 93) |
| Alma mater | Varsity o Michigan |
| Thrift | Actor, vyce actor |
| Years active | 1953–2024 |
| Hauf-marrae(s) | Julienne Marie (divorced) Cecilia Hart (1982–2024) |
James Earl Jones (born Januar 17, 1931)[1] wis an American actor who in a career o mair nor 50 years haes acome kent as "ane o America's maist distinguished an versatile" actors[2] an "ane o the greatest actors in American history."[3] Syne his Broadway debut in 1957, Jones haes wan mony awards, includin a Tony Awaird an Gowden Globe Awaird for his role in The Great White Hope. Jones haes wan three Emmy Awards, includin twa in the same year in 1991, an he earned an Academy Awaird nomination for Best Actor in a Leadin Role in the film version o The Great White Hope. He wis kent for his vyce acting, most notably as Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series an Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King, as weel as in mony ither film, stage, an telly roles.
References
[eedit | eedit soorce]- ↑ "James Earl Jones Biography (1931–)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved 20 Februar 2008.
- ↑ Rebecca Flint Marx. "James Earl Jones Biography". All Movie Guide. Retrieved 12 Apryle 2011.
- ↑ Nicole Sperling, Susan King (12 November 2011). "Oprah shines, Ratner controversy fades at honorary Oscars gala". LA Times.com. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
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