One of the greatest Hollywood legends has passed away. James Earl Jones is dead, as the Hollywood Reporter and other media sites have reported. The American actor died today at his home in Dutchess County, New York, at the age of 93.
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Without James Earl Jones, the history of pop culture would look completely different. Born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, the actor became one of the biggest names in show businessalthough most people probably only knew him by his voice.
James Earl Jones has become immortal as Darth Vader’s voice in the Star Wars films
He first appeared in front of the camera in 1964 in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, followed by further appearances in film, television and on stage. The first role that made him always anchored in the cinema He took on the role of Darth Vader in Star Wars (1977). However, he never wore the iconic costume.
Jones was the Voice of the villain and breathed an unmistakable authority into Vader that still gives us goosebumps today. The deep, calm and threatening hum could be heard in all parts of the original trilogy, which includes Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
Jones also lent his voice to Darth Vader in the finale of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith (2005). He also has voice credits in the credits of Rogue One (2016), The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Star Wars Rebels (2014-2016) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). Each time: Absolute goosebumpswhen his voice is heard.
More than Darth Vader and Star Wars: James Earl Jones leaves behind a rich filmography
The second major voice role in his filmography is in the animated film The Lion King. In the 1994 Disney classic, Jones brought the Lion King Mufasa to life. In the 2019 remake, he took on the fatherly and no less authoritative role again.
But where was Jones seen in front of the camera? Important stations His Hollywood career included films such as The Great White Hope (1970), Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Coming to America (1988). This was followed by Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Hercules and the Sandlot Kids (1993).
Jones was also one of the few people who, during their career, EGOT This refers to the four major awards in the US entertainment industry: the Emmy, the Grammy, the Oscar and the Tony. Apart from Jones, only 18 people have achieved this to date, most recently Viola Davis and Elton John.