Latest James Earl Jones News

James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that

Sep. 11, 2024 01:06 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer. On screen, Jones, who died Monday at 93, brought to life a reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in...

James Earl Jones mourned by 'Star Wars' icons, Denzel Washington and others

Sep. 10, 2024 15:23 PM EDT

Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to James Earl Jones, the award-winning actor and commanding voice of Darth Vader, who died Monday at 93. “James was an incredible actor, a most unique voice both in art and spirit. For nearly half a century he was Darth Vader, but...

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Sep. 09, 2024 21:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson,...

James Earl Jones, the pioneering actor of stage and screen who lent his voice to Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN, dies at 93

Sep. 09, 2024 17:08 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, the pioneering actor of stage and screen who lent his voice to Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN, dies at 93.

Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

Sep. 06, 2024 15:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aaron Pierre wanted to act, he wanted to be the fastest man in the world. Growing up in West Croydon in London, Pierre was drawn to track and field. He thought gold medalist sprinter Maurice Greene was the coolest man on Earth. Pierre ran the 60-meter, the...