James Earl Jones, dead at 93

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James Earl Jones, dead at 93 Sept 9, 2024 18:40:05 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by Cool Papa Con on Sept 9, 2024 18:40:05 GMT -6

James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday. He was 93.

Jones, who burst into national prominence in 1970 with his powerful Oscar-nominated performance as America’s first Black heavyweight champion in The Great White Hope, died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, Independent Artist Group announced.

What’s your favorite James Earl Jones role?

The fans are angry & loud. They want the blood of their enemies. It costs $10 at the concessions. That is too much

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James Earl Jones, dead at 93 Sept 10, 2024 5:31:26 GMT -6 Cool Papa Con likes this

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Sept 9, 2024 18:40:05 GMT -6 Cool Papa Con said:

James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday. He was 93.

Jones, who burst into national prominence in 1970 with his powerful Oscar-nominated performance as America’s first Black heavyweight champion in The Great White Hope, died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, Independent Artist Group announced.

What’s your favorite James Earl Jones role?

Of course it's field of dreams

But also ADM James Greer

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James Earl Jones, dead at 93 Sept 10, 2024 8:02:09 GMT -6 Cool Papa Con likes this

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Post by captbudman on Sept 10, 2024 8:02:09 GMT -6

Sept 9, 2024 18:40:05 GMT -6 Cool Papa Con said:

James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday. He was 93.

Jones, who burst into national prominence in 1970 with his powerful Oscar-nominated performance as America’s first Black heavyweight champion in The Great White Hope, died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, Independent Artist Group announced.

What’s your favorite James Earl Jones role?

I liked him as Adm. Greer in the Tom Clancy movies, but he was an amazing actor in his multitude of roles (he was classically stage trained). Of course, his voicing of Darth Vader was the one of the keys to the success of the franchise.

If you haven't heard the "real" Darth Vader vs James Earl Jones, this is worth a listen:

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