An honorary Oscar recipient and two-time Tony winner, he overcame a stutter to deliver acclaimed performances in films such as 'The Great White Hope,' 'The Lion King,' 'Field of Dreams,' and 'The Sandlot.'
From the Hollywood Reporter
James Earl Jones, a renowned actor whose commanding presence on screen was matched by his greater fame as the iconic voice behind Star Wars villain Darth Vader and the benevolent Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away on Monday at the age of 93.In 1970, Jones gained national recognition for his powerful, Oscar-nominated portrayal of America's first Black heavyweight champion in the film The Great White Hope. The Independent Artist Group has announced that Jones passed away at his home in Dutchess County, New York.
The distinguished actor made his big-screen debut in Stanley Kubrick's classic Dr. Strangelove (1964) and went on to deliver noteworthy performances in several other acclaimed films, including Claudine (1974) opposite Diahann Carroll, Field of Dreams (1989) as the reclusive author Terence Mann, and The Sandlot (1993) as the intimidating neighborhood figure Mr. Mertle.
James Earl Jones earned two Best Actor Tony Awards for his acclaimed stage performances. In 1968, he originated the role of Jack Jefferson, based on boxer Jack Johnson, in Howard Sackler's play The Great White Hope. Then in 1986, he delivered a Pulitzer Prize-winning performance as the struggling patriarch in August Wilson's Fences.
Jones, a celebrated actor, achieved the rare distinction of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award over the course of their illustrious career. They were honored with an honorary Oscar at the 2011 Governors Awards and a special Tony for lifetime achievement in 2017. Additionally, Jones became the first actor to win two Emmy Awards in a single year.
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