James Earl Jones

Died at 95

born January 17, 1931

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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.

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Sausage Party (2026)

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Super Mario (2004)

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JUNGLE BOOK 2016

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DCEU (2010)

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time-A Motion Picture (Live Action/CGI animated movie)

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Anime)

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Madagascar (1995-2004)

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The Lion King (Live-Action)

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Series (2003-present version)

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Green Lantern Corps

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Alex Proyas Spiderman 1992 1998

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