James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

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...

Known For

The Lion King

as Mufasa (voice)

The Lion King

as Mufasa (voice)

Return of the Jedi

as Darth Vader (voice)

Cast Credits

Coming 2 America

as King Jaffe Joffer

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

as Darth Vader (voice)

The Lion King

as Mufasa (voice)

Warning Shot

as Pendleton

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

as Darth Vader (voice)

Driving Miss Daisy

as Hoke Colburn

Gimme Shelter

as Frank McCarthy

Jack and the Beanstalk

as The Giant (voice)

Click

as Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)

Scary Movie 4

as Narrator (uncredited)

The Benchwarmers

as Darth Vader (voice)

The Sandlot 2

as Mr. Mertle

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

as Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)

Robots

as Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)

Nine Dog Christmas

as Storyteller (voice)

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

as Maggie Simpson (voice)

Feast of All Saints

as Older Marcel

Finder's Fee

as Avery Phillips

Crew Credits