About
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
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
HouseSeries • 2004
Stargate SG-1Series • 1997
Sesame StreetSeries • 1969
Two and a Half MenSeries • 2003
FrasierSeries • 1993
Great PerformancesSeries • 1971
Will & GraceSeries • 1998
The Big Bang TheorySeries • 2007
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries • 1993
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
3rd Rock from the SunSeries • 1996
Garfield and FriendsSeries • 1988
EverwoodSeries • 2002
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Star Wars RebelsSeries • 2014
According to JimSeries • 2001
Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984
Star WarsMovie • 1977
The DefendersSeries • 1961