James Earl Jones, celebrated stage and screen actor known for his distinctive voice, has passed away at the age of 93. His illustrious career was highlighted by iconic roles such as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”. Despite his fame, Jones saw his voice work in “Star Wars” as merely a contribution to the special effects and chose not to be credited in the first two films. Born in Mississippi in 1931 and raised in Michigan, Jones’s journey from a childhood marked by a stutter to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the world was remarkable. His career on Broadway, which began in the late 1950s, earned him numerous accolades including an Emmy, an honorary Oscar, and a nomination for the 1971 Best Actor Oscar for “The Great White Hope”, making him the second black actor ever nominated for that award.
- James Earl Jones died at the age of 93.
- He was known for his roles as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”.
- Jones chose not to be credited for his role in the first two “Star Wars” films.
- He was born in Mississippi in 1931 and moved to Michigan during the Great Migration.
- His Broadway career began in the late 1950s, where he achieved significant success.
- Jones received an Emmy, an honorary Oscar, and was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1971 for “The Great White Hope”.
- He was the second black actor to be nominated for a Best Actor Oscar, following Sidney Poitier.
- Despite his stutter as a child, Jones became renowned for his extraordinary voice.
- Entertainment journalist KJ Matthews described Jones as gracious, professional, and down-to-earth during an interview in 2009.
- Jones’s career helped pave the way for future generations of black actors, with his roles breaking away from Hollywood’s stereotypical portrayals of African-Americans.
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