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James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones is known for Star Wars (1977), The Lion King (1994), The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

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.

Questions about James Earl Jones

How many James Earl Jones films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 205 films with James Earl Jones, from 1964 to 2025.

What is the best rated James Earl Jones film?

The best rated James Earl Jones film in the catalogue is The Empire Strikes Back (1980), rated 8.4.

What was the first James Earl Jones film?

The first James Earl Jones film in the catalogue is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, from 1964.

Who has James Earl Jones worked with the most?

In the catalogue, James Earl Jones shares the most credits with Harrison Ford (7 films), Anthony Daniels (4 films) and Carrie Fisher (4 films).

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AWARDS 22 Wins 9 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
dub actor
Studied at
University of Michigan · Ranger School · University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Notable works
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope · The Lion King
Spouse
Cecilia Hart · Julienne Marie
Father
Robert Earl Jones

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Full filmography

205 films — 205 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

35 titles

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Cast