Acting
James Earl Jones
Also Known As: James Earl Boggins Jones, Todd Jones
Birth Date
January 17, 1931
Death Date
September 9, 2024
(passed away at 93)
Place of Birth
Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
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Biography
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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Law & Order
Defense Attorney Horace McCoy
1990 • 1 episode
The Simpsons
Narrator (voice)
1989 • 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962 • 6 episodes
Frasier
Norman Royster
1993 • 1 episode
House
Dibala
2004 • 1 episode
Sesame Street
1969 • 1 episode
Two and a Half Men
James Earl Jones
2003 • 1 episode
Stargate SG-1
Unas (Voice)
1997 • 1 episode
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961 • 11 episodes
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee / Presenter
1944 • 1 episode
American Playhouse
Dr. Winston (segment 'Teach 109')
1982 • 1 episode
Homicide: Life on the Street
Felix Wilson
1993 • 3 episodes
Tony Awards
Self - Winner / Performer
1956 • 2 episodes
The Big Bang Theory
James Earl Jones
2007 • 1 episode
Great Performances
King Lear
1971 • 1 episode
Everwood
Will Cleveland
2002 • 3 episodes
Will & Grace
James Earl Jones
1998 • 1 episode
L.A. Law
Lee Atkins
1986 • 1 episode
3rd Rock from the Sun
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1996 • 19 episodes
Touched by an Angel
The Angel of Angels
1994 • 1 episode