James Earl Jones

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.

Known For

Star Wars Rebels 2014 ★ 7.7
The Big Bang Theory 2007 ★ 7.9
House 2004 ★ 8.6
Two and a Half Men 2003 ★ 7.5
Everwood 2002 ★ 7.6
According to Jim 2001 ★ 6.5
Will & Grace 1998 ★ 6.9
Stargate SG-1 1997 ★ 8.3
3rd Rock from the Sun 1996 ★ 7.5
The Lion King 1994 ★ 8.3
Touched by an Angel 1994 ★ 7.2
Frasier 1993 ★ 7.7
Homicide: Life on the Street 1993 ★ 8.1
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman 1993 ★ 6.9
Law & Order 1990 ★ 7.3
The Simpsons 1989 ★ 8.0
Garfield and Friends 1988 ★ 7.3
L.A. Law 1986 ★ 7.1
Highway to Heaven 1984 ★ 7.4
American Playhouse 1982 ★ 6.6
Star Wars 1977 ★ 8.2
Great Performances 1971 ★ 6.1
Sesame Street 1969 ★ 7.1
Dr. Kildare 1961 ★ 5.7