James Earl Jones
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James Earl Jones was born January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He held United States citizenship. His field was acting.[8]
He worked as a television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor, and actor.[8][9] His education included University of Michigan, Ranger School, and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
He was married to Julienne Marie (1968–1972) and Cecilia Hart (1982–2016). He received the National Medal of Arts, Daytime Emmy Award, Theatre World Award, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award + 2 more.[10] He died September 9, 2024, in Pawling.[11][12][7][13].
Key Facts
- Father: Robert Earl Jones[11]
- Spouse: Cecilia Hart[12], Julienne Marie[13]
- Child: Flynn Earl Jones[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Field of work: acting[17]
- Educated at: University of Michigan[18], Ranger School[19], University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance[20]
- Notable work: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope[21], The Lion King[22]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[23], Daytime Emmy Award[24], Theatre World Award[25], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[26], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27], Horatio Alger Award[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], Humanitarian of the Year[30], Paul Robeson Award[31], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], honorary doctor of Harvard University[33], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[34], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[35], Academy Honorary Award[36]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[40]
- Military branch: United States Army[41]
- Commons category: James Earl Jones[42]
- Military, police or special rank: first lieutenant[43]
- Archives at: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[44]
- Residence: Arkabutla[45], Pawling[46]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[47]
- Family name: Jones[48]
- Given name: James[49], Earl[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Earl Jones[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Earl Jones include James Earl Jones Theatre[52], a theatre building[53], in United States[54], founded in 1912[55].
Why It Matters
James Earl Jones has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include James Earl Jones Theatre[52], a theatre building[53], in United States[54], founded in 1912[55].
FAQs
Where was James Earl Jones born?
James Earl Jones's place of birth was Arkabutla[2].
Where did James Earl Jones die?
James Earl Jones passed away in Pawling[4].
Who were James Earl Jones's parents?
James Earl Jones's father was Robert Earl Jones[11].
Who was James Earl Jones married to?
James Earl Jones's spouses include Cecilia Hart[12] and Julienne Marie[13].
What did James Earl Jones do for work?
James Earl Jones worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], actor[8], and dub actor[9].
Where did James Earl Jones go to school?
James Earl Jones was educated at University of Michigan[18], Ranger School[19], and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance[20].
What awards did James Earl Jones receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[23], Daytime Emmy Award[24], Theatre World Award[25], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[26].