James Earl Jones
Acting
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 voi…
Also known as
James Earl Boggins Jones · Todd Jones
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Known For
The Simpsons
1989 · TV
Law & Order
1990 · TV
House
2004 · TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
Sesame Street
1969 · TV
Frasier
1993 · TV
Two and a Half Men
2003 · TV
Stargate SG-1
1997 · TV
American Playhouse
1982 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
Tony Awards
1956 · TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · TV