James Earl Jones (born Januar 17, 1931; deed September 9, 2024)[1] wis an Americanactor who in a career o mair nor 50 years haes acome kent as "ane o America's maist distinguished an versatile" actors[2] an "ane o the greatest actors in American history."[3] Syne hisBroadway debut in 1957, Jones haes wan mony awards, includin aTony Awaird anGowden Globe Awaird for his role inThe Great White Hope. Jones haes wan three Emmy Awards, includin twa in the same year in 1991, an he earned anAcademy Awaird nomination for Best Actor in a Leadin Role in the film version oThe Great White Hope. He wis kent for hisvyce acting, most notably asDarth Vader in theStar Wars film series anMufasa inDisney'sThe Lion King, as weel as in mony ither film, stage, an telly roles.