RIP James Earl Jones

[1srelluc]

 

[hjmick]

I knew that. The similarity had me going too until I looked it up last year.

Yeah, I get that. If they need a voice for a future Vader, Rhames could pull it off.

Arby's released a commercial five months ago or so and Rhames is actually seen in it. If you see it, swallow whatever food or drink you may have in your mouth... damn it's funny.

 

[Trump is our Savior]

A few years before Star Wars, he was in Claudine (1974), which while mainly a comedy, told the harsh truth of how crippling LBJ's Great Society welfare programs were to Black families in inner cities.

 

[katsteve2012]

His first big movie role was Lt. Lother Zogg in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb...

One of his other big projects was his potrayal of Jack Johnson in the 1970 movie, titled
"The Great White Hope".

He received his ONLY Oscar nomination for this role as
"Best Actor"

He sparred with Muhammad Ali in preparation for the role that he played in this film.

 

[eagle7-31]

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars," has died.

variety.com

Voice of Darth Vader, Field of Dreams and a number of other roles. RIP Mr. Jones.

 

[hjmick]

One of his other big projects was his potrayal of Jack Johnson in the 1970 movie, titled
"The Great White Hope".

He received his ONLY Oscar nomination for this role as
"Best Actor"

He sparred with Muhammad Ali in preparation for the role that he played in this film.

A role he originated on stage.

He was truly one of my favorite actors.

When a celebrity dies, a slew of superlatives are often tossed out in tribute to them, whether they are true or not (and let's be real, most of them are just lip service so no one thinks the celebrity in question isn't thought highly of...). But to my mind, James Earl Jones is worthy of every bit of praise he will receive.

 

[Rocko]

RIP I really enjoyed him

 

[JustAGuy1]

Damn

 

[Auld Phart]

#4

 

[katsteve2012]

A role he originated on stage.

He was truly one of my favorite actors.

When a celebrity dies, a slew of superlatives are often tossed out in tribute to them, whether they are true or not (and let's be real, most of them are just lip service so no one thinks the celebrity in question isn't thought highly of...). But to my mind, James Earl Jones is worthy of every bit of praise he will receive.

A role he originated on stage.

He was truly one of my favorite actors.

When a celebrity dies, a slew of superlatives are often tossed out in tribute to them, whether they are true or not (and let's be real, most of them are just lip service so no one thinks the celebrity in question isn't thought highly of...). But to my mind, James Earl Jones is worthy of every bit of praise he will receive.

That's an excellent observation. Not many actors or entertainers exit the business without getting some dirt thrown on them, but he had an impeccable career that leaves very little open to harsh criticism.

 

[DakotaKai_fan20]

Even though I am a Star Trek fan, he was a good actor.

 

[MarcATL]

He did well.

May he rest in peace.

 

[HikerGuy83]

Loved all you work.

Here's to a better place.

R.I.P. James Earl Jones

You deserve it.

And thank you for everything.

 

[Ghost of a Rider]

He was one of the best.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Legendary.....

 

[whitehall]

93? How did he get that old? A great actor with a killer voice. He died in the movie "Clear and present danger".

 

[Gracie]

He was a guest star on Frasier. Frasier accidentally broke James wifes statue. James was blind so he didn't see it happen. Frasier repaired it with denture glue, if I remember it correctly. lol

Such a shame he is gone. All the greats are dying off.

 

[lantern2814]

A true giant in his field. Loved by generations of fans.

 

[Road Runner]

I watched the original Lion King last night in his honor and these scenes are just so powerful. The second one you can click on the screen to watch on YouTube.