Stage and screen actor James Earl Jones, who won Tony Awards for "The Great White Hope" and "Fences," and whose majestic basso profundo voice would become internationally recognized as the villainous Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died, his rep confirmed to CBS News. He was 93. (CBS News)
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So long, James. He's narrating in heaven now.
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James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars," has died.
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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)
I've been randomly watching clips from House M.D. lately. Just the other day, I watched a clip with James Earl Jones playing an African dictator And man, you gotta be a great actor to be so beloved and yet play a character that's so hated.
GasBandit
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What can be said that hasn't been said already a thousand different times in a thousand different ways by a thousand different people all about how this man touched their lives and moved their spirits?
We are less now without him, but so much richer for having had him enhance our lives.
We are less now without him, but so much richer for having had him enhance our lives.
I read he was always will to take a chance on a role, no matter how big or small. I think it helped him avoid getting type-cast, but also led to him showing how much talent he really had. Amazing to think one of the most iconic voices of all times was mute for most of his childhood.
Sad that it was his time, but grateful for all the gifts he's left us.
Sad that it was his time, but grateful for all the gifts he's left us.
Personally, I find it clever, but exploitative.
Also: My wife's favorite JEJ memory is from the MST3K watching of City Limits: "This is CNN, now get off my lawn!"
--Patrick
Sad that he is now gone, happy that he lived and gave us so many wonderful performances.
GasBandit
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For the impact he had, I think I have only seen 5-10% of what is on IMDB for him.
