James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jan. 17, 1931; died Sept. 9, 2024) acted in the theater and in movies like Dr. Strangelove (1964) by Stanley Kubrick, The Great White Hope (1970) directed by Martin Ritt from the play by Howard Sackler, Claudine (1974) with Diahann Carroll, Matewan (1987) by John Sayles, Coming to America (1988) with Eddie Murphy, Field of Dreams (1989) with Kevin Costner, The Hunt for Red October (1990) with Sean Connery, Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994) with Harrison Ford. He voiced Darth Vader in the Star Wars films and Mufasa in The Lion King. On television he acted in the TV movie Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) with Richard Harris, Gabriel’s Fire (1990), Pros and Cons (1991). He also did extensive stage work.
Golden Globe Awards
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1992 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama -
1991 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama -
1975 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy -
1971 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama -
1971 WinnerNew Star Of The Year - Actor