James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (born Todd Jones) was born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Tate Co., Mississippi to Robert Earl Jones (a former prizefighter, actor - The Sting as Luther Coleman, and activist - summarily blacklisted for the latter) and Ruth Connolly Jones (his parents separated before his birth).
During his high school years at Brethren, MI High School he was an outstanding student that excelled in forensics and athletics (especially track). Jones started out as a stage carpenter in high school for the local productions at Ramsdell Theatre (Michigan), until it was found out that Jones wanted to act, they let him have a go and the results were terrific. In addition to spending four summers with the acting group at Ramsdell, he held many jobs with them: master carpenter, Assistant Stage Manager, and Stage Manager, directed a Children's Theatre play, and acted in twenty-eight productions. Jones graduated from MI High School in 1949 and went on to attend the University of Michigan with a plan to study medicine (pre-med), but found that theatre's call was greater. He graduated Cum Laude, 1953, with a B.A. degree in drama. Jones had a brief engagement, two years, as an Army Ranger after college.
After completing his Army commitment he made his way to New York and studied with the American Theatre Wing and performing with the New York Shakespeare Festival where he starred in more than thirty productions.
Mr. Jones has had a wide range of roles in his long and productive career, as is evident with the lists below, and has won awards from the Academy to the Tony. He has one of the most recognizable voices in film history and his work literally speaks volumes.
Mr. Jones was married to actress Julienne Marie (div) and was married now to Cecilia Hart (1982- until his death), they resided in Pawling, New York on a quiet farm.
James Earl Jones passed away on September 9, 2024 in Pawling, New York. He was 93.
James Earl Jones passed away on September 9, 2024 in Pawling, New York. He was 93.
Film
2021
Coming 2 America - King Jaffe Joffer
2019
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker - voice of Darth Vader
The Lion King - voice of Mufasa
2018
Warning Shot - Pendleton
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - voice of Darth Vader
2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn - Ruben - Video Store Owner
2013
Gimme Shelter - Frank MCarthy
2009
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (originally released in 2004) - The Professor
Jack and the Beanstalk - voice of The Giant
2008:
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins - Papa Jenkins
2006
Searching for Orson (documentary) - Interviewee
The Clinton 12 - narrator
The Hunting of the Snark - narrator
Click - uncredited Michael's Past - Narrator
The Clinton 12 - narrator
The Hunting of the Snark - narrator
Click - uncredited Michael's Past - Narrator
The Benchwarmers - voice of Darth Vader
Short film for Dynamic Earth Exhibit - narrator
Broadway's Lost Treasures Collection - (V) Jones in his Tony Award-winning performance as in the Great White Hope (1969)
Scary Movie 4 - uncredited Cameo/Narrator
Short film for Dynamic Earth Exhibit - narrator
Broadway's Lost Treasures Collection - (V) Jones in his Tony Award-winning performance as in the Great White Hope (1969)
Scary Movie 4 - uncredited Cameo/Narrator
200?
Perseverance and the American Dream - Himself
Perseverance and the American Dream - Himself
2005
Conan: The Rise of a Fantasy Legend - (special thanks) (V)
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X - Narrator
Robots - Voicebox at Hardware Store (see Actor Connections - Film) Note: also a Star Wars reference
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith~2005 (voice) - Darth Vader
The Sandlot 2 - Mr. Mertle
Conan: The Rise of a Fantasy Legend - (special thanks) (V)
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X - Narrator
Robots - Voicebox at Hardware Store (see Actor Connections - Film) Note: also a Star Wars reference
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith~2005 (voice) - Darth Vader
The Sandlot 2 - Mr. Mertle
2004
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie- cameo in trailer (see Actor Connections - Film)
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie- cameo in trailer (see Actor Connections - Film)
2001
Black Indians: An American Story - Narrator
Black Indians: An American Story - Narrator
Finder's Fee - Avery Phillips
On the Q.T. - Leo
The Papp Project - Himself
The Papp Project - Himself
2000
Walking With Dinosaurs - Narrator
Finder's Fee- Avery Phillips
When Willows Touch
Walking With Dinosaurs - Narrator
Finder's Fee- Avery Phillips
When Willows Touch
Antietam: A Documentary Drama (voice) - Narrator
1999
On the Q.T. - Leo
Undercover Angel - The Judge (cameo)
Our Friend, Martin (V) (voice) - Daddy King
Quest for Atlantis - The Judge
Fantasia 2000 - Host (segment - Carnival of the Animals)
Santa and Pete - Grandpa Nicholas
The Annihilation of Fish - Fish
On the Q.T. - Leo
Undercover Angel - The Judge (cameo)
Our Friend, Martin (V) (voice) - Daddy King
Quest for Atlantis - The Judge
Fantasia 2000 - Host (segment - Carnival of the Animals)
Santa and Pete - Grandpa Nicholas
The Annihilation of Fish - Fish
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| James Earl Jones as Fish in Annihilation of Fish - photo annihilationoffish.com |
1998
New York City...Come Visit the World
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (V) (voice) - Mufasa
Primary Colors (voice) - CNN Voiceover
New York City...Come Visit the World
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (V) (voice) - Mufasa
Primary Colors (voice) - CNN Voiceover
1997
Casper: A Spirited Beginning (V) (voice) - Kibosh
Gang Related - Arthur Baylor
Casper: A Spirited Beginning (V) (voice) - Kibosh
Gang Related - Arthur Baylor
1996
Looking for Richard - Himself
Looking for Richard - Himself
Good Luck - uncredited James Bing
A Family Thing - Ray Murdock
A Family Thing - Ray Murdock
1995
Cry, the Beloved Country - Reverend Stephen Kumalo
Cry, the Beloved Country - Reverend Stephen Kumalo
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| James Earl Jones as Reverend Stephen Kumalo in Cry, The Beloved Country |
Judge Dredd (voice) (uncredited) - Narrator
Jefferson in Paris - Madison Hemings
Jefferson in Paris - Madison Hemings
1994
Clean Slate - John Dolby
Twister: A Ritual Reality (V) (archive footage) - Applause
Clear and Present Danger - Admiral James Greer, Deputy Director of Intelligence CIA
The Lion King - voice of Mufasa
Africa: The Serengeti (voice) - Narrator
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult - uncredited Himself
Clean Slate - John Dolby
Twister: A Ritual Reality (V) (archive footage) - Applause
Clear and Present Danger - Admiral James Greer, Deputy Director of Intelligence CIA
The Lion King - voice of Mufasa
Africa: The Serengeti (voice) - Narrator
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult - uncredited Himself
1993
Dreamrider - William Perry
The Meteor Man - Mr. Moses
The Sandlot - Mr. Mertle
Sommersby - Judge Isaacs
Dreamrider - William Perry
The Meteor Man - Mr. Moses
The Sandlot - Mr. Mertle
Sommersby - Judge Isaacs
Excessive Force - Jake
1992
The Prince Of Light: The Legend Of Ramayana- Narrator (see Actor Connections - Film)
The Second Coming - Narrator
Sneakers - Bernard Abbott
Patriot Games - Admiral Greer
The Second Coming - Narrator
Sneakers - Bernard Abbott
Patriot Games - Admiral Greer
Freddie as F.R.O.7. - Narrator (English version)
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama - Narrator
1991
Scorchers - Bear
True Identity - Himself
Scorchers - Bear
True Identity - Himself
1990
Terrorgram - Narrator
Terrorgram - Narrator
Convicts - Ben Johnson
1989
Field of Dreams - Terence Mann
Field of Dreams - Terence Mann
Three Fugitives - Dugan
1988
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (V) - Himself/Narrator
Coming to America - King Jaffe Joffer
Gardens of Stone - "Goody" Nelson
Allan Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold - Umslopogaas
1986
My Little Girl - Ike Bailey
My Little Girl - Ike Bailey
1985
City Limits - Albert
City Limits - Albert
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (voice) - Darth Vader
1982
Blood Tide - Frye
Blood Tide - Frye
1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (voice) (uncredited) - Darth Vader
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (voice) (uncredited) - Darth Vader
1979
The Bushido Blade - Michael Chevalier u.v.a. - Harpooner and Prisoner
The Bushido Blade - Michael Chevalier u.v.a. - Harpooner and Prisoner
1978
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement - Himself
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement - Himself
1977
A Piece of the Action - Joshua Burke
A Piece of the Action - Joshua Burke
1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor King - Leon Carter (see Actor Connections - Film)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor King - Leon Carter (see Actor Connections - Film)
Deadly Hero - Rabbit
1974
Claudine - Roop
Claudine - Roop
1972
Malcolm X (voice) - Biographical Narration (from the album based on the film)
Malcolm X (voice) - Biographical Narration (from the album based on the film)
The Man - Douglass Dilman - President pro tempore/President
1970
End of the Road - Doctor D
End of the Road - Doctor D
King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis) - Commentator
1969
The Great White Hope - Jack Jefferson
The Great White Hope - Jack Jefferson
The Comedians in Africa (uncredited) - Himself
The Comedians - Dr. Magiot
Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb~1964 - Lieutenant Lothar Zogg, Bombardier (see Actor Connections - Film)
Film Other
2005
Money: History In Your Hands - narrator/host
Money: History In Your Hands - narrator/host
IMAX
2004
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2004: A Light Knight's Odyssey) - Admiral (see Actor Connections - Film)
TV
AFI 100 Years...100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies - Himself 6/14/06
The Reading Room - Widower William Campbell 11/2005
Getaway - Himself in Found (#14.20) 6/23/05
AFI Tribute to George Lucas - Himself/Narrator
59th Annual Tony Awards - Nominee and Presenter
Speaking Freely - interview
The Magic 7 - 5-Toe
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (mini) - Himself (see Actor Connections - TV)
According to Jim - voice of Royal Flush XP toilet in The Toilet (#3.24) 4/27/04
Nine Dog Christmas: The Movie - narrator
Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony - Narrator (NBC)
The Great Year - Narrator
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy - Himself
2003-2004:
Noz & Grakk: Alien Abductors - Tobot the Robot
Brilliant But Cancelled - Himself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts - Himself (honoree)
The Perfect Pitch - Himself
Beauty and the Beast: The Story Behind the Story (V) - Host
Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television - Himself
Feast of All Saints - Older Marcel
Black Indians: An American Story - Narrator
Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World
Ennis' Gift - Himself
Antietam: A Documentary Drama (voice) - Narrator
Inside the Making of Dr. Strangelove (V) - Himself
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove (V) - Himself
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (uncredited) - Himself
Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony - Narrator (NBC)
Howard Stern Radio Show- Himself 11/6/99
In Search of Liberty Bell 7 (voice) - Narrator
Narrator for Das Bus (#9.14) 2/15/98
Moving Man/Serak the Preparer/Narrator in The Tree House of Horror (# 2.3) 10/25/90
Alone - Grey
What the Deaf Man Heard (voice) - Archibald Thacker
Homicide: Life on the Street - Felix Wilson in Blood Ties: Parts 1, 2, 3 (#6.2) 10/31/1997, (#6.2) 10/24/97, (#6.1) 10/17/97
Stargate SG-1 - voice of Unas in Thor's Hammer (#1.10) 9/26/97
Touched by an Angel - Angel of Angels in Clipped Wings (#3.19) 2/16/97
The Second Civil War - Jim Calla
Howard Stern - Himself 7/1/96
Timepiece - Lawrence
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault - Dr McDuffie
3rd Rock from the Sun series (uncredited) - Narrator (19 episodes)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child series - voice of The Frog Prince
Signs and Wonders - Diamond in 1.1-1-4
Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - Narrator/Ebenezer Scrooge
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Franklin W. Stern in House of Luthor, The (#1.21) 5/8/94
Late Show with David Letterman - Himself 1/5/94
The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John - Himself
Late Show with David Letterman - Himself 10/29/93
Late Show with David Letterman - Himself 10/13/93
American Playhouse: Hallelujah - Old Man Taylor
Percy & Thunder - Percy (see Actor Connections - Film)
Lincoln: I Want to Finish this Job - Narrator
Diamonds on the Silver Screen - Narrator
Square One Television -
Announcer in 5.19 (1992)
Voice Over for Shakespearean Boy/Chief Thad Green in 4.6 (1991)
Announcer in 3.1 (1990)
Chief Thad Green in 1.20 (1987)
When It Was a Game (voice-over)
Pros and Cons - Gabriel Bird
Despair in Monterey Bay (1991)
The Case of the Missing Air (1988)
The View from the Rear Terrace (1988)
The Case of the Deceptive Data (1988)
The Case of the Great Car Robbery (1988)
The Case of the Willing Parrot (1988)
The Trial of George Frankly (1987)
The Problem of the Passing Parade (1987)
1990
11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried - Host
L.A. Law - Lee Atkins in
Victor/Victorious (3.9) 1/19/89
Chariots of Meyer (2.20) 5/5/88
Square One TV series - Thad Green in '1987' 1987
The Vegas Strip War - Jack Madrid
Reading Rainbow - Himself - reading Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (1.4) 1983
CBS Library: Beauty and the Beast - Narrator in Misunderstood Monsters
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story - Dane Oliver
Paul Robeson - Paul Robeson
Circus of the Stars #2
Jesus of Nazareth mini series - Balthazar in Parts 1-4
Vegetable Soup - Long John Spoilsport
The UFO Incident - Barney Hill
The Cay - Timothy
Great Performances - King Lear in: King Lear
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Black Omnibus - Host (12 episodes)
What's My Line? - Mystery Guest 11/25/704
CBC Interview (Canadian Broadcast Company) - Himself
As the World Turns - Dr Jerry Turner 1966
Dr. Kildare - Dr. Lou Rush in:
These Hands That Heal (#5.42) 2/1/66
Adrift in a Sea of Confusion (#5.40) 1/31/66
Gratitude Won't Pay the Bills (#5.39) 1/25/66
A Cry From the Street (#5.38) 1/24/66
The Guiding Light - Dr Jim Frazier (#2) 1966 Note: This role was first played by Star Wars alum Billy Dee Williams.
The Defenders - Reverend Harris Bonham in Non-Violent, The (#3.33) 6/3/1964
Channing - Dr. Peter Cooke in Freedom is a Lovesome Thing God Wot (#1.21) 3/4/64
East Side/West Side - Joe in Who Do You Kill? (#1.7) 11/4/634
Monitor (doc) - Prince of Morocco in Stratford-On-The-Subway
TV Director
1964
Channing
East Side/West Side - Joe in Who Do You Kill? (#1.7) 11/4/63
The Defenders - Andrews in Along Came a Spider (#1.31) 5/5/62
Commercials
2004
Chrysler
CNN
Fisher (Audio Products)
Goodyear Vector Tires
Verizon (radio/TV)
Bell Atlantic
Poughkeepsie Day School (NY)
Wells Lamont Gloves
Ruben's Dinners (restaurant chain)
Radio
2005
Speaking Freely - interview
Diane Rhem Show - Himself (interview)
NPR - Himself (interview)
Preston & Steve Show (Philadelphia, PA - Y100) - Himself
A People's History of the United States - participant/reader as Frederick Douglass (on Democracy Now!)
Remembering Slavery - participant
Theater
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| Illustration of James Earl Jones as Thurgood Marshall in Thurgood |
Fences -Troy Maxson (46th Street Theatre, NY)
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| James Earl Jones as Troy Maxson with Mary Alice and Courtney Vance in Fences |
Paul Robeson - Paul Robeson (Lunt-FontanneTheatre, New York, NY)
Othello - Othello (Winter Garden Theatre, NY) (see Actor Connections - Theatre)
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| James Earl Jones, Graeme Campbell, and Dianne Wiest in Othello. - Photo Martha Swope TIMEPIX |
A Lesson from Aloes- Steve Daniels (Playhouse Theatre, NY)
Paul Robeson - Paul Robeson (Lunt-Fontaine Theatre, NY; Booth Theater, NY)
Of Mice and Men - Lennie (Brooks Atkinson Theatre, NY)'
Othello - Othello (Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA) (Thanks to Jordan for this credit!)
Boesman & Lena - Boesman (Circle in the Square, New York, NY)
Les Blancs - Tshembe Matoseh (Longacre Theatre, NY)
The Great White Hope - Jack Jefferson (Alvin Theatre, NY)
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| James Earl Jones (right) as Jack Jefferson in The Great White Hope - photo Stephen Kroll |
Othello - Othello (Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL)
Of Mice and Men - (Experimental Theatre, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN) (with his father Robert Earl Jones)
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Danton's Death - Philippeau (Vivian Beaumont Theatre, NY)
Baal - Ekart (Martinique Theatre, New York, NY)
1964
Othello - Othello (New York Shakespeare Festival, NY) Note: Desdemona - pictured - is played by Julienne Marie, Jones's wife.
P.S. 193 - Mario Saccone (Writers Stage Theatre, New York, NY)
Macbeth - (New York Shakespeare Festival, NY)
Moon on a Rainbow Shawl - (with his father Robert Earl Jones)
The Blacks: A Clown Show - Deodatus Village (The Foundry Theatre, St. Marks Playhouse, New York, NY) Note: The Blacks was the longest-running Off-Broadway non-musical of the 60s.
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The Cool World - Harrison Thurston (Eugene O'Neil Theatre, NY)
King Henry V - Williams (Belvedere Theatre, New York, NY)
Sunrise at Campobello - Edward (Cort Theatre, NY)
Wedding in Japan - (American Theatre, New York)
Othello - Othello (Manistee Civic Theatre, Manistee, Michigan)
Theatre Conceiver
2006
The American Christmas Carol - narrator
Golden Slumbers, A Father's Love - reader/participant
The People Speak CD: American Voices, Some Famous, Some Little Known, from Columbus to the Present
Thanks and Giving: Teeny Meany - narrator ( benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital)
Audio Books
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
James Earl Jones Reads The Bible
James Earl Jones Mulmed Bible (software)
KJV New Testament - reader
James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences
The Art of the Lion King
Noah's Ark (audio)
We Hold These Truths
The Dream Awake
Native Son
Contest Problem Book III 1969-72
Audio Plays
2007
Online
2005:
Live Appearances/Performances
2007
One World: A Spectacular Global Celebration - Himself (New York City Center, New York, US)
August in February - reader (Pittsburgh, PA)
"Speaker" - speaker (Byham Theatre (Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, PA)
Boston Symphony presents John Williams - Narrator of the Star Wars Suite 8/12/06 (Tanglewood, Boston, MA)
Penn State University - Speaker (Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania)
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Celebration - Keynote Speaker 1/13/06 (Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD)
National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference - Featured speaker (Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX)
SCORES After School Program - Guest for students (Denver, CO)
Campbell Park Elementary School - reading Casey at the Bat 9/13/05 (St. Petersburg, FL)
Devil Rays vs. Yankees game - Reciting National Anthem 9/13/05 (St. Petersburg, FL)
Distinguished Speaker Series - speaker 9/22/05 (Penn State University, PA)
Ebony Outstanding Women in Marketing and Communications Awards - presenter
Oxonian Society - Himself/speaking on race 1/24/05 (New York, NY)
Shakespeare in the Minority Key - Himself (Ashland University, Ashland, OH)
Barnes & Noble- Himself (Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Centre, New York, NY)
The Culture Quest: How Culture Affects Us and How We Affect Culture - Himself, renowned speaker (Bergen Community College, Bergen, NJ)
Culture Quest: How Culture Affects Us and How We Affect Culture, The
An Evening with James Earl Jones - Himself (Missouri Repertory Theatre, Kansas City, MO)
Albion College's Opening Convocation - Himself (Albion College, Albion, MI)
Ithaca College Commencement Speech - Himself (Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY)
UJA-Federation of NY~2002 - Emcee of benefit dinner
An Evening with James Earl Jones - Himself (University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA)
Fanfare - Himself (Southeastern Louisiana University Arts Festival, Hammond, LA)
International Poetry Forum - The Voice (Pittsburgh, PA)
MLK Community Celebration - Himself, keynote speaker (Austin, TX)
Founder's Day Convocation: The Necessary Arts - From Fishing Lures to Fine Arts - Himself, speaker (Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC)
God Speaks - reader with choir (Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA)
Books
2001
The People Could Fly : American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton, et al
They Can't Hide Us Anymore by Richie Havens, et al
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey with Other and CD (Audio) by Susan Wojciechowski, et al
1999
James Earl Jones (Overcoming Adversity) by Judy L. Hasday
James Earl Jones Mulmed Bible
The Bond: People and Their Animals by Roger Caras - Jones is photographed with his
Art of the Lion King, The by Christopher Finch, James Earl Jones
Dream Awake, The by James Earl Jones
Magazines
2005
Video Games
2006
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun - General Solomon
1994
Under a Killing Moon - The Big P.I. in the Sky
Star Wars (voice) - Darth Vader
Star Wars Interactive Video Board Game - Darth Vader
Other
2005
Awards, Honors, and Nominations:
Academy Awards:
1970
1987
Cable Ace Awards:
Rec'd 1991 Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series Heatwave
Nom 1987 Actor in a Comedy Series for Faerie Tale Theatre: Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
Rec'd 2000 Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series for Summer's End
Rec'd 1965 Othello (Vernon Rice Award)
Rec'd 1969 The Great White Hope
Rec'd 1971 Les Blancs
Rec'd 1973 The Cherry Orchard AND Hamlet
Rec'd 2003 DVDX Award for Best Actor in a DVD Premiere Movie for Finder's Fee
Emmy Awards:
Nom 2004 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Everwood as Will Cleveland
Nom 1997 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Frasier: Roz's Krantz and Gouldenstein Are Dead
Nom 1995 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama Series Under One Roof (pilot) Daddy's Girl
Nom 1994 Outstanding Guest actor in a Drama Series Picket Fences System Down
Rec'd 1991 Heat Wave
Nom 1990 Outstanding supporting Actor in a Mini Series or Special By Dawn's Early Light as Alice
Rec'd 1990 Gabriel's Fire
Nom 1964 Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor East Side/West Side Who Do You Kill?
Flanders International Film Festival:
Rec'd 1995 Joseph Plateau Lifetime Achievement Award
Golden Globes:
Nom 1992 Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama for Pros and Cons
Nom 1991 Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama Gabriel's Fire
Nom 1975 Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy Claudine
Rec'd 1971 Most Promising Newcomer - Male for The Great White Hope
Nom 1971 Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama for The Great White Hope
Rec'd 1971 Historic Award - New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture The Great White Hope
Grammy Awards:
Nom for spoken word for The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Rec'd 1976 (shared with: Helen Hayes, Orson Welles and Henry Fonda) for best spoken word recording - Great American Documents
Independent Spirit Awards:
Nom 1988 Best Supporting Male for Matewan
Joseph Plateau Awards:
Rec'd 1995 Joseph Plateau Life Achievement Award
Kennedy Center Honors:
Rec'd 2002 Life Achievement
Los Angeles Critics Circle Awards:
Rec'd 19?? for Fences
Method Fest:
Rec'd 2001 Lifetime Achievement Award
National Board of Review:
Rec'd 1995 Career Achievement Award
National Medal of Arts:
Rec'd 1992 award
NAACP Awards (Image Awards):
Nom 1998 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Frasier
Nom 1996 Lead Actor in a Motion Picture for Cry, The Beloved Country
Nom Outstanding Performance in an Animated/Live Action/Dramatic Children's Series/Special for Happily Ever After: Fairytales for Every Child
Rec'd Image Hall of Fame Award
Norman Peale Award:
Rec'd 2006 Norman Peale Award for Positive Thinking "recognizes individuals whose lives exemplify the power of thinking positively, with faith, deep caring for people, and a dedicated commitment to improving our world."
Obie's (Off Broadway):
Rec'd 1962 Best Actor The Blacks
Rec'd 1962 - Best actor Clandestine on the Morning Line, The Apple, and Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
Rec'd 1965 Distinguished Performances in Baal
Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Award:
Nom 1996 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role for Cry, The Beloved Country
Theatre World Awards:
Rec'd 1962 Most Promising Personality for Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
Tony Awards:
Nom 2005 Best Performance by a Leading Actor for On Golden Pond
Rec'd 1987 Fences
Rec'd 2 1968 Great White Hope
Nom- 1994 Picket Fences
Miscellany
2001- Louisville, KY - Received key to the city
2005 - Teamed up with The Ravens and Verizon to promote the Baltimore Reads program - Reginald F. Lewis Museum
2005 - Designed a lunchbox (Star Wars themed) for Food Bank of New York charity.
Mr. Jones was mistakenly announced as dead by the Pittsburgh Pirates radio commentator Lanny Frattare...it was James Earl Ray that had died.
When he got a CB radio some time ago his handle was Darth Vader.
The theatre at the Poughkeepsie Day School is named "The James Earl Jones Theatre"
2005 - Lansing, Michigan. Walk of Fame
2005 - Calendar: Mississippi Scenic Wall Calendar (JEJ's birthday is noted in January)
2005 - According to a survey (conducted by StrategyOne on behalf of Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit) , consumers are ready to embrace James Bond's car of the future today - and the majority of them trust a software company such as Microsoft to be their co-pilot. If consumers could give their high-tech car a voice, their top choice would be former 007 Sean Connery's famous Scottish brogue. Their second choice would be that of actor James Earl Jones' Darth Vader.
Made a special appearance at Fletcher-Johnson Education Center in Southeast DC for DC SCORES 10th Anniversary (11/17/04) - reading some of his favorite poems.
A member of the Horatio Alger Association
Played with the New York Shakespeare Festival for seven years
Member of the Manistee Summer Theatre Company at the Ramsdell Theatre in 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957
Received honorary doctorates of Fine Arts from Princeton, Yale and the University of Michigan.
Jones was paid $2500 for his voice-work in Star Wars
Noted for his deep voice
¤Narrates a short film called The Mississippi River at the Riverpark Museum in Tunica, MS
¤Narrates a short film presented at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, KY. (much to my surprise and delight!)
¤Narrates a short film that is anti SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative, AKA: Star Wars)
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