James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, the legendary voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa, passed away at 93 in his home in Dutchess County, New York.
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Spanning a 60-year career, Jones appeared in nearly 200 productions, earning his place as one of Hollywood's most distinguished actors.
Jones achieved EGOT status, securing Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, a rare and remarkable feat in entertainment.
Best known for his powerful voice, Jones last reprised his role as Darth Vader in the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, thanks to AI technology using previous recordings.
His rise to fame came in 1970 with The Great White Hope, where he portrayed the first African American heavyweight champion, earning him an Oscar nomination.
Jones lent his iconic voice to Mufasa in The Lion King (1994), its sequel, and the 2019 remake, solidifying his place in cinema history.
His commitment to theater was evident, debuting on Broadway in 1958 and winning two Tony Awards, including one for his role in Fences.
Despite a childhood stutter, Jones overcame the odds, crediting poetry and Shakespeare for shaping his career, which began at the University of Michigan.
Jones’ impact extended beyond the screen, with his deep voice famously announcing, “This is CNN,” becoming one of the network’s defining features.