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James Earl Jones

Bio: 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"
Born: Sat, Jan 17 1931
Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 09 2024
James Earl Jones is 93 years old
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Poster of BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy
BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy
James Earl Jones would have been no older than
93 in BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of Butterfly in the Sky
Butterfly in the Sky
James Earl Jones was
93 in Butterfly in the Sky
as 'Guest Narrator (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 17 2024
Poster of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
James Earl Jones was
90 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
James Earl Jones was
90 in Coming 2 America
as 'King Jaffe Joffer'.
Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
James Earl Jones was
88 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
James Earl Jones was
88 in On Broadway
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
James Earl Jones was
88 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
James Earl Jones was
88 in The Lion King
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of The Space: Theatre of Survival
The Space: Theatre of Survival
James Earl Jones was
88 in The Space: Theatre of Survival
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Words from a Bear
Words from a Bear
James Earl Jones was
88 in Words from a Bear
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 29 2019
Poster of Warning Shot
Warning Shot
James Earl Jones was
87 in Warning Shot
as 'Pendleton'.
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
James Earl Jones was
86 in Broadway: The Next Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands
The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands
James Earl Jones was
85 in The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 10 2017
Poster of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
James Earl Jones was
85 in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 14 2016
Poster of God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
James Earl Jones was
85 in God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
as 'Kilgore Trout'.
Wed, Jul 27 2016
Poster of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
James Earl Jones was
84 in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 22 2015
Poster of Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
James Earl Jones was
84 in Driving Miss Daisy
as 'Hoke Colburn'.
Thu, Jun 04 2015
Poster of Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
James Earl Jones was
84 in Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 18 2015
Poster of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
James Earl Jones was
84 in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
James Earl Jones was
83 in Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
James Earl Jones was
83 in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as 'Ruben'.
Fri, May 23 2014
Poster of Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
James Earl Jones was
82 in Gimme Shelter
as 'Frank McCarthy'.
Thu, Oct 17 2013
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
James Earl Jones was
82 in Muse of Fire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of Blackfish
Blackfish
James Earl Jones was
82 in Blackfish
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 07 2013
Poster of Milius
Milius
James Earl Jones was
82 in Milius
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road
An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road
James Earl Jones was
81 in An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Joe Papp in Five Acts
Joe Papp in Five Acts
James Earl Jones was
81 in Joe Papp in Five Acts
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 30 2012
Poster of Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
James Earl Jones was
79 in Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
as 'Admiral (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
James Earl Jones was
78 in Jack and the Beanstalk
as 'The Giant (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
James Earl Jones was
78 in Waking Sleeping Beauty
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
James Earl Jones was
77 in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
as 'Papa Jenkins'.
Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Earth
Earth
James Earl Jones was
76 in Earth
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 10 2007
Poster of Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson
James Earl Jones was
76 in Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 31 2007
Poster of John, Paul, George and Ben
John, Paul, George and Ben
James Earl Jones was
75 in John, Paul, George and Ben
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 05 2007
Poster of Searching for Orson
Searching for Orson
James Earl Jones was
75 in Searching for Orson
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of Click
Click
James Earl Jones was
75 in Click
as 'Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
James Earl Jones was
75 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'Jack Jefferson (segment "The Great White Hope") / Troy Maxson (segment "Fences")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4
James Earl Jones was
75 in Scary Movie 4
as 'Narrator (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 12 2006
Poster of The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers
James Earl Jones was
75 in The Benchwarmers
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of Hollywood's Greatest Villains
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
James Earl Jones was
74 in Hollywood's Greatest Villains
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 01 2005
Poster of The Sandlot 2
The Sandlot 2
James Earl Jones was
74 in The Sandlot 2
as 'Mr. Mertle'.
Thu, Nov 10 2005
Poster of The Reading Room
The Reading Room
James Earl Jones was
74 in The Reading Room
as 'William'.
Fri, Nov 04 2005
Poster of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
James Earl Jones was
74 in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as 'Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)'.
Tue, May 17 2005
Poster of Robots
Robots
James Earl Jones was
74 in Robots
as 'Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'
James Earl Jones was
74 in By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Feb 08 2005
Poster of No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat
No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat
James Earl Jones was
73 in No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 28 2004
Poster of Nine Dog Christmas
Nine Dog Christmas
James Earl Jones was
73 in Nine Dog Christmas
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
James Earl Jones was
73 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of The Story of Star Wars
The Story of Star Wars
James Earl Jones was
73 in The Story of Star Wars
as 'Darth Vader (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of Black Indians: An American Story
Black Indians: An American Story
James Earl Jones was
72 in Black Indians: An American Story
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
James Earl Jones was
72 in The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
as 'Maggie Simpson (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 31 2003
Poster of The Great Year
The Great Year
James Earl Jones was
72 in The Great Year
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'
James Earl Jones was
72 in Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
James Earl Jones was
71 in The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Mon, Oct 28 2002
Poster of Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film
Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film
James Earl Jones was
70 in Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
James Earl Jones was
70 in Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 19 2001
Poster of Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints
James Earl Jones was
70 in Feast of All Saints
as 'Older Marcel'.
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
James Earl Jones was
70 in Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
as 'Mister (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Finder's Fee
Finder's Fee
James Earl Jones was
70 in Finder's Fee
as 'Avery Phillips'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Disney's American Legends
Disney's American Legends
James Earl Jones was
70 in Disney's American Legends
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Feb 12 2001
Poster of Antietam: A Documentary Film
Antietam: A Documentary Film
James Earl Jones was
69 in Antietam: A Documentary Film
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 03 2000
Poster of Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
James Earl Jones was
69 in Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 30 2000
Poster of Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
James Earl Jones was
69 in Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
as 'Self - 'Lieutenant Lothar Zogg''.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Summer's End
Summer's End
James Earl Jones was
69 in Summer's End
as 'Dr. William 'Bill' Blakely'.
Tue, Apr 18 2000
Poster of The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
James Earl Jones was
69 in The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 10 2000
Poster of Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
James Earl Jones was
69 in Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Wed, Feb 02 2000
Poster of Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000
James Earl Jones was
68 in Fantasia 2000
as 'Self - Host'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Santa and Pete
Santa and Pete
James Earl Jones was
68 in Santa and Pete
as 'James Earl Jones'.
Sun, Dec 05 1999
Poster of The Annihilation of Fish
The Annihilation of Fish
James Earl Jones was
68 in The Annihilation of Fish
as 'Fish'.
Sun, Sep 12 1999
Poster of Undercover Angel
Undercover Angel
James Earl Jones was
68 in Undercover Angel
as 'The Judge'.
Sun, May 16 1999
Poster of On the Q.T.
On the Q.T.
James Earl Jones was
68 in On the Q.T.
as 'Leo'.
Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Our Friend, Martin
Our Friend, Martin
James Earl Jones was
67 in Our Friend, Martin
as 'Daddy King (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
James Earl Jones was
67 in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 24 1998
Poster of Primary Colors
Primary Colors
James Earl Jones was
67 in Primary Colors
as 'CNN Voiceover (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Alone
Alone
James Earl Jones was
66 in Alone
as 'Grey'.
Sun, Dec 21 1997
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
James Earl Jones was
66 in The Second Civil War
as 'Jim Kalla'.
Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of What the Deaf Man Heard
What the Deaf Man Heard
James Earl Jones was
66 in What the Deaf Man Heard
as 'Archibald Thacker'.
Sun, Nov 23 1997
Poster of Gang Related
Gang Related
James Earl Jones was
66 in Gang Related
as 'Arthur Baylor'.
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
James Earl Jones was
66 in Hitler's Forgotten Victims
as 'Narrator (voice) (DVD version)'.
Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
James Earl Jones was
66 in Casper: A Spirited Beginning
as 'Kibosh (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 09 1997
Poster of Sports on the Silver Screen
Sports on the Silver Screen
James Earl Jones was
66 in Sports on the Silver Screen
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 16 1997
Poster of Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
James Earl Jones was
66 in Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of Afro Promo
Afro Promo
James Earl Jones was
66 in Afro Promo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Timepiece
Timepiece
James Earl Jones was
65 in Timepiece
as 'Lawrence'.
Sun, Dec 22 1996
Poster of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
James Earl Jones was
65 in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
as 'Dr. McDuffie'.
Sat, Nov 23 1996
Poster of Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
James Earl Jones was
65 in Looking for Richard
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of A Family Thing
A Family Thing
James Earl Jones was
65 in A Family Thing
as 'Ray Murdock'.
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of Cry, the Beloved Country
Cry, the Beloved Country
James Earl Jones was
64 in Cry, the Beloved Country
as 'Rev. Stephen Kumalo'.
Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of Who's in Rabbit's House?
Who's in Rabbit's House?
James Earl Jones was
64 in Who's in Rabbit's House?
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
James Earl Jones was
64 in Judge Dredd
as 'Narrator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
James Earl Jones was
64 in The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
James Earl Jones was
64 in The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
as 'Host'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Jefferson in Paris
Jefferson in Paris
James Earl Jones was
64 in Jefferson in Paris
as 'Madison Hemings'.
Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
James Earl Jones was
64 in Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 21 1995
Poster of People: A Musical Celebration
People: A Musical Celebration
James Earl Jones was
63 in People: A Musical Celebration
as 'The Storyteller (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
James Earl Jones was
63 in Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 25 1994
Poster of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
James Earl Jones was
63 in Clear and Present Danger
as 'Admiral James Greer'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of The Making of the Lion King
The Making of the Lion King
James Earl Jones was
63 in The Making of the Lion King
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
James Earl Jones was
63 in The Lion King
as 'Mufasa (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
James Earl Jones was
63 in The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
as 'Host'.
Thu, May 19 1994
Poster of Clean Slate
Clean Slate
James Earl Jones was
63 in Clean Slate
as 'John Dolby'.
Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of Africa: The Serengeti
Africa: The Serengeti
James Earl Jones was
63 in Africa: The Serengeti
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Mar 31 1994
Poster of Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
James Earl Jones was
63 in Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
as 'James Earl Jones (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of Gangs: Turning the Corner
Gangs: Turning the Corner
James Earl Jones was
63 in Gangs: Turning the Corner
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 15 1994
Poster of Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
James Earl Jones was
63 in Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
as 'Charles Lloyd'.
Mon, Jan 17 1994
Poster of The Vernon Johns Story
The Vernon Johns Story
James Earl Jones was
62 in The Vernon Johns Story
as 'Vernon Johns'.
Sat, Jan 15 1994
Poster of Hallelujah
Hallelujah
James Earl Jones was
62 in Hallelujah
as 'Old Man Taylor'.
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Dangerous: The Short Films
Dangerous: The Short Films
James Earl Jones was
62 in Dangerous: The Short Films
as 'Self [Superbowl Heal The World] (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Percy & Thunder
Percy & Thunder
James Earl Jones was
62 in Percy & Thunder
as 'Percy Banks'.
Tue, Sep 07 1993
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
James Earl Jones was
62 in The Meteor Man
as 'Earnest Moses'.
Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Dreamrider
Dreamrider
James Earl Jones was
62 in Dreamrider
as 'Bill Perry'.
Thu, Jun 10 1993
Poster of Excessive Force
Excessive Force
James Earl Jones was
62 in Excessive Force
as 'Jake'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of The Sandlot
The Sandlot
James Earl Jones was
62 in The Sandlot
as 'Mr. Mertle'.
Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of Sommersby
Sommersby
James Earl Jones was
62 in Sommersby
as 'Judge Barry Conrad Issacs'.
Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
James Earl Jones was
61 in Lincoln
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Sneakers
Sneakers
James Earl Jones was
61 in Sneakers
as 'Mr. Bernard Abbott'.
Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
James Earl Jones was
61 in Patriot Games
as 'Adm. James Greer'.
Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of True Identity
True Identity
James Earl Jones was
60 in True Identity
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Scorchers
Scorchers
James Earl Jones was
60 in Scorchers
as 'Bear'.
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Portrait of Castro's Cuba
Portrait of Castro's Cuba
James Earl Jones was
60 in Portrait of Castro's Cuba
as 'Host/Narrator'.
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Visitors from the Unknown
Visitors from the Unknown
James Earl Jones was
60 in Visitors from the Unknown
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Mar 25 1991
Poster of Convicts
Convicts
James Earl Jones was
59 in Convicts
as 'Ben Johnson'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Grim Prairie Tales
Grim Prairie Tales
James Earl Jones was
59 in Grim Prairie Tales
as 'Morrison'.
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Ivory Hunters
Ivory Hunters
James Earl Jones was
59 in Ivory Hunters
as 'Inspector Nkuru'.
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of Heat Wave
Heat Wave
James Earl Jones was
59 in Heat Wave
as 'Junius Johnson'.
Mon, Aug 13 1990
Poster of Last Flight Out
Last Flight Out
James Earl Jones was
59 in Last Flight Out
as 'Al Topping'.
Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of By Dawn's Early Light
By Dawn's Early Light
James Earl Jones was
59 in By Dawn's Early Light
as 'Alice'.
Sat, May 19 1990
Poster of The Ambulance
The Ambulance
James Earl Jones was
59 in The Ambulance
as 'Lt. Spencer'.
Thu, Mar 22 1990
Poster of The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
James Earl Jones was
59 in The Hunt for Red October
as 'Admiral Greer'.
Fri, Mar 02 1990
Poster of Teach 109
Teach 109
James Earl Jones was
58 in Teach 109
as 'Dr. Winston'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Terrorgram
Terrorgram
James Earl Jones was
58 in Terrorgram
as 'Retribution (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of 11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried
11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried
James Earl Jones was
58 in 11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Best of the Best
Best of the Best
James Earl Jones was
58 in Best of the Best
as 'Frank Couzo'.
Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast
Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast
James Earl Jones was
58 in Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Sep 04 1989
Poster of Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
James Earl Jones was
58 in Field of Dreams
as 'Terrence Mann'.
Fri, Apr 21 1989
Poster of Three Fugitives
Three Fugitives
James Earl Jones was
58 in Three Fugitives
as 'Dugan'.
Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark
Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark
James Earl Jones was
57 in Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Hunting of the Snark
The Hunting of the Snark
James Earl Jones was
57 in The Hunting of the Snark
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
James Earl Jones was
57 in Coming to America
as 'King Jaffe Joffer'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
James Earl Jones was
56 in Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 02 1988
Poster of Matewan
Matewan
James Earl Jones was
56 in Matewan
as ''Few Clothes' Johnson'.
Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
James Earl Jones was
56 in Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
as 'Emperor of the Night (voice)'.
Thu, Aug 06 1987
Poster of Gardens of Stone
Gardens of Stone
James Earl Jones was
56 in Gardens of Stone
as 'Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson'.
Tue, May 05 1987
Poster of A House Divided
A House Divided
James Earl Jones was
56 in A House Divided
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
James Earl Jones was
55 in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
as 'Umslopogaas'.
Wed, Dec 17 1986
Poster of Soul Man
Soul Man
James Earl Jones was
55 in Soul Man
as 'Professor Banks'.
Fri, Oct 24 1986
Poster of My Little Girl
My Little Girl
James Earl Jones was
55 in My Little Girl
as 'Ike Bailey'.
Sun, Aug 31 1986
Poster of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
James Earl Jones was
55 in Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
as 'Genie / Narrator'.
Mon, Jul 14 1986
Poster of The Lone Star Kid
The Lone Star Kid
James Earl Jones was
55 in The Lone Star Kid
as 'Holmes'.
Mon, Feb 10 1986
Poster of City Limits
City Limits
James Earl Jones was
54 in City Limits
as 'Albert'.
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
James Earl Jones was
54 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates
Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates
James Earl Jones was
53 in Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Vegas Strip War
The Vegas Strip War
James Earl Jones was
53 in The Vegas Strip War
as 'Jack Madrid'.
Sun, Nov 25 1984
Poster of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
James Earl Jones was
52 in Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
James Earl Jones was
52 in Return of the Jedi
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Blood Tide
Blood Tide
James Earl Jones was
51 in Blood Tide
as 'Frye'.
Fri, Sep 24 1982
Poster of Amy and the Angel
Amy and the Angel
James Earl Jones was
51 in Amy and the Angel
as 'Gabriel'.
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons
James Earl Jones was
51 in The Flight of Dragons
as 'Ommadon (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 17 1982
Poster of Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian
James Earl Jones was
51 in Conan the Barbarian
as 'Thulsa Doom'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
James Earl Jones was
51 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Creation
The Creation
James Earl Jones was
50 in The Creation
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade
James Earl Jones was
50 in The Bushido Blade
as 'The Prisoner'.
Fri, Jun 19 1981
Poster of There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
James Earl Jones was
50 in There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
as 'himself, voice'.
Fri, Apr 03 1981
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
James Earl Jones was
50 in Beauty and the Beast
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 31 1981
Poster of God's Trombones
God's Trombones
James Earl Jones was
49 in God's Trombones
as 'Himself - Narrator (segment "The Creation")'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
James Earl Jones was
49 in The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
as 'Dane Oliver'.
Sun, May 25 1980
Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
James Earl Jones was
49 in The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 20 1980
Poster of The Me Nobody Knows
The Me Nobody Knows
James Earl Jones was
49 in The Me Nobody Knows
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 18 1980
Poster of A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
James Earl Jones was
48 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson
James Earl Jones was
47 in Paul Robeson
as 'Paul Robeson'.
Mon, Jan 08 1979
Poster of Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
James Earl Jones was
47 in Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 31 1978
Poster of The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special
James Earl Jones was
47 in The Star Wars Holiday Special
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
James Earl Jones was
46 in The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
as 'Morris Bird, Jr.'.
Wed, Oct 26 1977
Poster of A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action
James Earl Jones was
46 in A Piece of the Action
as 'Joshua Burke'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of The Making of Star Wars
The Making of Star Wars
James Earl Jones was
46 in The Making of Star Wars
as 'Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of Exorcist II: The Heretic
Exorcist II: The Heretic
James Earl Jones was
46 in Exorcist II: The Heretic
as 'Older Kokumo'.
Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of The Last Remake of Beau Geste
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
James Earl Jones was
46 in The Last Remake of Beau Geste
as 'Sheikh'.
Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
James Earl Jones was
46 in Star Wars
as 'Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
James Earl Jones was
46 in The Greatest
as 'Malcolm X'.
Tue, May 17 1977
Poster of Jesus Of Nazareth
Jesus Of Nazareth
James Earl Jones was
46 in Jesus Of Nazareth
as 'Balthazar'.
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
James Earl Jones was
45 in Swashbuckler
as 'Nick Debrett'.
Thu, Jul 29 1976
Poster of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
James Earl Jones was
45 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as 'Leon'.
Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of The River Niger
The River Niger
James Earl Jones was
45 in The River Niger
as 'Johnny Williams'.
Wed, Apr 14 1976
Poster of Deadly Hero
Deadly Hero
James Earl Jones was
44 in Deadly Hero
as 'Rabbit Shazam'.
Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of The UFO Incident
The UFO Incident
James Earl Jones was
44 in The UFO Incident
as 'Barney Hill'.
Mon, Oct 20 1975
Poster of The Cay
The Cay
James Earl Jones was
43 in The Cay
as 'Timothy'.
Thu, Oct 24 1974
Poster of Claudine
Claudine
James Earl Jones was
43 in Claudine
as 'Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall'.
Mon, Apr 22 1974
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
James Earl Jones was
43 in King Lear
as 'King Lear'.
Wed, Feb 20 1974
Poster of The Man
The Man
James Earl Jones was
41 in The Man
as 'Douglass Dilman'.
Wed, Jul 19 1972
Poster of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
James Earl Jones was
41 in Malcolm X
as 'Biographical Narration (voice)'.
Wed, May 24 1972
Poster of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream
James Earl Jones was
40 in Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Poster of The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope
James Earl Jones was
39 in The Great White Hope
as 'Jack Jefferson'.
Sun, Oct 11 1970
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
James Earl Jones was
39 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of End of the Road
End of the Road
James Earl Jones was
39 in End of the Road
as 'Doctor D'.
Tue, Feb 10 1970
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
James Earl Jones was
36 in The Comedians
as 'Dr. Magiot'.
Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
James Earl Jones was
33 in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
as 'Lt. Lothar Zogg'.
Wed, Jan 29 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
James Earl Jones was
91+ in Obi-Wan Kenobi
as 'Darth Vader (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 26 2022
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
James Earl Jones was
88+ in The Movies That Made Us
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels
James Earl Jones was
83+ in Star Wars Rebels
as 'Darth Vader (voice), Anakin Skywalker (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2014
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
James Earl Jones was
76+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
James Earl Jones was
75+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of House
House
James Earl Jones was
73+ in House
as 'Dibala'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
James Earl Jones was
72+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
James Earl Jones was
71+ in Everwood
as 'Will Cleveland'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of According to Jim
According to Jim
James Earl Jones was
70+ in According to Jim
as 'Royal Flush Voice (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
James Earl Jones was
67+ in Will & Grace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
James Earl Jones was
67+ in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 1998
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
James Earl Jones was
67+ in Merlin
as 'Rock of Ages'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 1998
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
James Earl Jones was
66+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'Unas (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
James Earl Jones was
66+ in The Second Civil War
as 'Jim Kalla'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
James Earl Jones was
64+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of Under One Roof
Under One Roof
James Earl Jones was
64+ in Under One Roof
as 'Neb Langston'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
James Earl Jones was
64+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'King Dakkar (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Signs and Wonders
Signs and Wonders
James Earl Jones was
63+ in Signs and Wonders
as 'Diamond'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
James Earl Jones was
63+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'The Angel of Angels'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
James Earl Jones was
62+ in Frasier
as 'Norman Royster'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
James Earl Jones was
62+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as 'Franklin Stern'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
James Earl Jones was
62+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
James Earl Jones was
61+ in Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons
James Earl Jones was
60+ in Pros and Cons
as 'Gabriel Bird'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
James Earl Jones was
59+ in Law & Order
as 'Defense Attorney Horace McCoy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Gabriel's Fire
Gabriel's Fire
James Earl Jones was
59+ in Gabriel's Fire
as 'Gabriel Bird'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
James Earl Jones was
58+ in The Simpsons
as 'Narrator (voice), Moving Man / Serak the Preparer / Narrator (voice), Maggie Simpson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Long Ago and Far Away
Long Ago and Far Away
James Earl Jones was
58+ in Long Ago and Far Away
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 11 1989
Poster of Mathnet
Mathnet
James Earl Jones was
56+ in Mathnet
as 'Chief Thad Green, Chief Thad Green (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
James Earl Jones was
55+ in L.A. Law
as 'Lee Atkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Me & Mom
Me & Mom
James Earl Jones was
54+ in Me & Mom
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1985
Poster of The Atlanta Child Murders
The Atlanta Child Murders
James Earl Jones was
54+ in The Atlanta Child Murders
as 'Major Walker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
James Earl Jones was
53+ in Highway to Heaven
as 'Gabe Wilson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of CBS Schoolbreak Special
CBS Schoolbreak Special
James Earl Jones was
53+ in CBS Schoolbreak Special
as 'Detective Robb'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 24 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
James Earl Jones was
52+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
James Earl Jones was
51+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Genie / Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
James Earl Jones was
49+ in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
as 'Father Divine'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Paris
Paris
James Earl Jones was
48+ in Paris
as 'Woody Paris'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1979
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
James Earl Jones was
48+ in Roots: The Next Generations
as 'Alex Haley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
James Earl Jones was
47+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Magic of David Copperfield
The Magic of David Copperfield
James Earl Jones was
47+ in The Magic of David Copperfield
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1978
Poster of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
James Earl Jones was
46+ in Jesus of Nazareth
as 'Balthazar'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of Vegetable Soup
Vegetable Soup
James Earl Jones was
44+ in Vegetable Soup
as 'Long John Spoilsport'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
James Earl Jones was
43+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
James Earl Jones was
42+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Black Omnibus
Black Omnibus
James Earl Jones was
41+ in Black Omnibus
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
James Earl Jones was
40+ in Great Performances
as 'King Lear'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
James Earl Jones was
38+ in Sesame Street
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Film Night
Film Night
James Earl Jones was
37+ in Film Night
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 29 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
James Earl Jones was
37+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
James Earl Jones was
35+ in Tarzan
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of East Side/West Side
East Side/West Side
James Earl Jones was
32+ in East Side/West Side
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
James Earl Jones was
31+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
James Earl Jones was
30+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
James Earl Jones was
30+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Dr. Lou Rush'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
James Earl Jones was
30+ in The Defenders
as 'Lieutenant Andrews, Reverend Harris Bonham'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
James Earl Jones was
25+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Winner/ Performer, Self - Winner, Self - Nominee, Self - Nominee/Presenter, Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Earl Jones was
20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Archibald Thacker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lamp Unto My Feet
Lamp Unto My Feet
James Earl Jones was
17+ in Lamp Unto My Feet
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
James Earl Jones was
17+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Jack Jefferson (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948