James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

American actor
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He has been 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".Wikipedia
BornJanuary 17, 1931
HometownArkabutla, Mississippi, United States of America
Net worth$40 million
Height6'2" (1.87m)
SpouseCecilia Hart , Julienne Marie
ChildrenFlynn Earl Jones
ParentsRobert Earl Jones
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Videos

The Lion King: Exclusive Interview With Jon Favreau

Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and Beyonce Knowles-Carter (Dreamgirls, Lemonade visual album) as Simba's friend-turned-love interest Nala.MyMovies, feature, 2019, Action / Adventure, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Beyonce Knowles-Carter
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Reading Room
The Reading Room
PG
1h 36min
1976
On the Q.T.
On the Q.T.
1h 24min
1999
Who's in Rabbit's House?
Who's in Rabbit's House?
0h 13min
1995
Africa: The Serengeti
Africa: The Serengeti
0h 39min
1994
100%
Heat Wave
Heat Wave
1h 37min
1990
Best of the Best
Best of the Best
PG-13
1h 37min
1989
33%
The Vegas Strip Wars
The Vegas Strip Wars
1h 40min
1984
King Lear
King Lear
1h 56min
1974
Finder's Fee
Finder's Fee
R
1h 40min
2023
60%
Warning Shot
Warning Shot
R
1h 30min
2018
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
R
1h 24min
2014
9%
Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
PG-13
1h 40min
2013
28%
Earth
Earth
G
1h 30min
2009
86%
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
PG-13
1h 54min
2008
23%

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1996Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading RoleCry, the Beloved Country (1995 film)Nominated
1995Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesUnder One RoofNominated
1992Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - DramaUnder One RoofNominated
1991Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - DramaGabriel's FireNominated
1991Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieHeat Wave (1990 film)Winner

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