James Earl Jones

Where to watch James Earl Jones

• The Lion KingMovie · 1994
• Star WarsMovie · 1977

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.

Filmography

1. 2022Obi-Wan Kenobias Darth Vader (voice) · 4 episodes
2. 2021Coming 2 Americaas King Jaffe Joffer
3. 2019Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkeras Darth Vader (voice)
4. 2019The Lion Kingas Mufasa (voice)
5. 2016Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyas Darth Vader (voice)
6. 2016The Lion Guard: Return of the Roaras Mufasa (voice)
7. 2014Star Wars Rebelsas Darth Vader (voice) · 2 episodes
8. 2014The Angriest Man in Brooklynas Ruben
9. 2013Gimme Shelteras Frank McCarthy
10. 2013Blackfishas Self (archive footage)
11. 2008Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkinsas Papa Jenkins
12. 2007Earthas Narrator (voice)
13. 2007The Big Bang Theoryas James Earl Jones · 1 episode
14. 2006Clickas Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)
15. 2006Scary Movie 4as Narrator (uncredited)
16. 2006The Benchwarmersas Darth Vader (voice)
17. 2005Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithas Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)
18. 2005Robotsas Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)
19. 2004Houseas Dibala · 1 episode
20. 2004Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogyas Self
21. 2003Two and a Half Menas James Earl Jones · 1 episode
22. 2002Everwoodas Will Cleveland · 3 episodes
23. 2001According to Jimas Royal Flush Voice (voice) · 1 episode
24. 2000Fantasia 2000as Self - Host
25. 1998The Lion King II: Simba's Prideas Mufasa (voice)
26. 1998Will & Graceas James Earl Jones · 1 episode
27. 1998Merlinas Rock of Ages · 2 episodes
28. 1998Primary Colorsas CNN Voiceover (voice)
29. 1997Casper: A Spirited Beginningas Kibosh (voice)
30. 1997Stargate SG-1as Unas (Voice) · 1 episode
31. 19963rd Rock from the Sunas Narrator (voice) (uncredited) · 19 episodes
32. 1995Judge Dreddas Narrator (uncredited)
33. 1994Clear and Present Dangeras Admiral James Greer
34. 1994The Lion Kingas Mufasa (voice)
35. 1994Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insultas James Earl Jones (uncredited)
36. 1993Frasieras Norman Royster · 1 episode
37. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Franklin Stern · 1 episode
38. 1993The Sandlotas Mr. Mertle
39. 1993Sommersbyas Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
40. 1992Sneakersas Mr. Bernard Abbott
41. 1992Patriot Gamesas Adm. James Greer
42. 1990Law & Orderas Defense Attorney Horace McCoy · 1 episode
43. 1990The Hunt for Red Octoberas Vice ADM James Greer
44. 1989The Simpsonsas Narrator (voice) · 1 episode
45. 1989Best of the Bestas Frank Couzo
46. 1989Field of Dreamsas Terrence Mann
47. 1989Three Fugitivesas Dugan
48. 1988Garfield and Friendsas Diablo · 1 episode
49. 1988Coming to Americaas King Jaffe Joffer
50. 1986Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Goldas Umslopogaas
51. 1984Highway to Heavenas Gabe Wilson · 1 episode
52. 1983Return of the Jedias Darth Vader (voice)
53. 1982Conan the Barbarianas Thulsa Doom
54. 1980The Empire Strikes Backas Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
55. 1978The Star Wars Holiday Specialas Darth Vader (voice)
56. 1977Exorcist II: The Hereticas Older Kokumo
57. 1977Star Warsas Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
58. 1977Jesus of Nazarethas Balthazar · 4 episodes
59. 1969Sesame Street1 episode
60. 1964Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombas Lt. Lothar Zogg