James Earl Jones Dies

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

You can't think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso profundo, conveying instant dignity or menace, was Jones' signature instrument. It brought power to all his stage and movie roles, most indelibly as Darth Vader in "Star Wars," Mufasa in "The Lion King and as the voice of CNN. That remarkable voice is just one of many things the world will miss about the beloved actor, who died Monday, according to his agent. He was 93.

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Incredible displays of talent over so many years by a youthful stutterer helped along the way by a trusted teacher. Such a legacy. RIP

#1 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2024-09-09 05:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

'The actor amassed nearly 200 screen credits during his brilliant 60-year career, starting some early-'60s TV guest roles and Stanley Kubrick's 1964 classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).

He probably is best known for his voice role as the dastardly Darth Vader in George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy: Star Wars (1977) The Empire Strikes Back, 1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).

He also reprised the villainous role in Star Wars: Episode III " Revenge of the Sith (2005), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars: Episode IX " The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and TV's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars: Rebels."

deadline.com

"No substitute for having Darth Vader as your bombardier."

www.youtube.com

RIP

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2024-09-09 05:24 PM | Reply

This is Front Page News and should get a banner.

I think the last time he voiced Vader was for rogue one and it's fitting that the character will be shown once again in his prime.

#3 | Posted by Tor at 2024-09-09 05:28 PM | Reply

One of my favorite stories about the great James Earl Jones is that when he did voiceovers, he asked for a bowl of fruit, and after his session was finished, he dumped all the fruit in his bag and left.

#4 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2024-09-09 06:00 PM | Reply

RIP DV

#5 | Posted by sentinel at 2024-09-09 06:41 PM | Reply

Well, that sucks... RIP.

#6 | Posted by censored at 2024-09-09 06:48 PM | Reply

Didn't realize he was in The Cay. I remember watching that movie in middle school.

#7 | Posted by sentinel at 2024-09-09 06:50 PM | Reply

I wonder if he'll be uncredited on his gravestone.

#8 | Posted by sentinel at 2024-09-09 06:53 PM | Reply

Sandlot. A classic.

It's amazing how many idiots think "James Earl Ray" and write "James Earl Jones."

#9 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-09-09 07:41 PM | Reply

This... is CNN.

Always loved how he said that.

#10 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-09-09 07:41 PM | Reply

Best role was Thulsa Doom hands down!!

He will be missed

#11 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-09-09 07:55 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Some is either asleep at the wheel today or really didn't like JEJ.

#12 | Posted by sentinel at 2024-09-09 10:39 PM | Reply

From the WaPo obit, Jones on how that teacher helped him with his stutter: "The written word is safe for the stutterer," he later observed. "The script is a sanctuary." This was a great actor, yes, and someone who understood a lot about himself. Well done, sir, beautifully done.

#13 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2024-09-10 05:23 AM | Reply

"Top Ten Things That Sound Cool When Spoken by James Earl Jones" www.youtube.com

#14 | Posted by censored at 2024-09-10 10:44 AM | Reply

Sad to hear the news but making it to 93 ain't half bad!

And I thought it was so cool when he was a guest star on the Big Bang Theory.

#15 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-09-10 11:43 AM | Reply

Helluva career.

From a black infantry officer/Ranger (in the early 1950s) to a B-52 Navigator, to Darth Vader.

#16 | Posted by madbomber at 2024-09-10 01:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

The infantry officer thing wasn't as an actor, either.

#17 | Posted by madbomber at 2024-09-10 01:53 PM | Reply

Not sure how I missed this. I am truly sad to read about it as well. A great actor, a great voice actor and from what I have heard a great person. Everyone mentions Darth Vader but that voice was everywhere. RIP

#18 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-09-10 02:07 PM | Reply

#11 | Posted by truthhurts

Thulsa Doom... Instant recognition for me. I hadn't thought about it in decades I am sure. lol

#19 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-09-10 02:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

It's a good thing he turned back to the light side of the force just before he died.

#20 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-09-10 05:21 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

He was great in so many movies. Field Of Dreams comes to mind ...

#21 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-09-11 03:06 PM | Reply