About
Robert Earl Jones (February 3, 1910 – September 7, 2006), sometimes credited as Earl Jones, was an American actor and professional boxer. One of the first prominent black film stars, Jones was a living link with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, having worked with Langston Hughes early in his career. Jones was best known for his leading roles in films such as Lying Lips (1939) and later in his career for supporting roles in films such as The Sting (1973), Trading Places (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), and Witness (1985). He was the father of actor James Earl Jones. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known for
Great PerformancesSeries • 1971
Lou GrantSeries • 1977
The DefendersSeries • 1961
KojakSeries • 1973
The StingMovie • 1973
Trading PlacesMovie • 1983
WitnessMovie • 1985
Sleepaway CampMovie • 1983
The Cotton ClubMovie • 1984
Maniac Cop 2Movie • 1990
Proof of the ManMovie • 1977
Wild RiverMovie • 1960
Sleepaway Camp IV: The SurvivorMovie • 2012
Odds Against TomorrowMovie • 1959
One Potato, Two PotatoMovie • 1964
CockfighterMovie • 1974