James Earl Jones
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James Earl Jones was born January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He held United States citizenship. His field was acting.[7]
He worked as a television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor, and actor.[7] 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.[8] He died September 9, 2024, in Pawling.[9][10][11].
James Earl Jones
Summary
James Earl Jones is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arkabutla[2]. He was born on January 17, 1931[3]. He died in Pawling[4]. He died on September 9, 2024[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], and actor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- James Earl Jones's place of birth was Arkabutla[2].
- James Earl Jones died in Pawling[4].
- James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931[3].
- James Earl Jones died on September 9, 2024[5].
- James Earl Jones's father was Robert Earl Jones[12].
- Among James Earl Jones's spouses was Cecilia Hart[13].
- Among James Earl Jones's spouses was Julienne Marie[14].
- A child of James Earl Jones was Flynn Earl Jones[15].
- James Earl Jones held citizenship in United States[16].
- James Earl Jones is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
- James Earl Jones's professions included television actor[6].
- James Earl Jones's professions included film actor[7].
- James Earl Jones's professions included stage actor[8].
- James Earl Jones worked as a voice actor[9].
- James Earl Jones worked as an actor[10].
- James Earl Jones's field of work was acting[18].
- James Earl Jones was educated at University of Michigan[19].
- James Earl Jones's education included a stint at Ranger School[20].
- James Earl Jones's education included a stint at University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance[21].
- A notable work attributed to James Earl Jones is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope[22].
- A notable work attributed to James Earl Jones is The Lion King[23].
- James Earl Jones received the National Medal of Arts[24].
- James Earl Jones received the Daytime Emmy Award[25].
- James Earl Jones received the Theatre World Award[26].
- James Earl Jones received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[27].
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Origins and Family
James Earl Jones's place of birth was Arkabutla[2]. He was born on January 17, 1931[3]. His father was Robert Earl Jones[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
Education
Educated at University of Michigan[19], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31]; Ranger School[20], a military school[32], in United States[33]; and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance[21], a conservatory[34], in United States[35], founded in 1880[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], and actor[10]. James Earl Jones's field of work was acting[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope[22] and The Lion King[23]. Things named for James Earl Jones include James Earl Jones Theatre[37], a theatre building[38], in United States[39], founded in 1912[40].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[24], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1984[43]; Daytime Emmy Award[25], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1974[46]; Theatre World Award[26], a theatre award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1945[49]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[27], a theatre award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1947[52]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[53], a lifetime achievement award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1962[56]; and Horatio Alger Award[57], an award[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Cecilia Hart[13], a television actor[59], 1948–2016[60], of United States[61], awarded the Theatre World Award[62] and Julienne Marie[14], an actor[63], b. 1937[64], of United States[65], awarded the Theatre World Award[66]. A child of James Earl Jones was Flynn Earl Jones[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[67].
Death and Burial
James Earl Jones died on September 9, 2024[5]. He passed away in Pawling[4].
Why It Matters
James Earl Jones has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include James Earl Jones Theatre[37], a theatre building[38], in United States[39], founded in 1912[40].
FAQs
Where was James Earl Jones born?
Born in Arkabutla[2], James Earl Jones…
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[12].
Who was James Earl Jones married to?
James Earl Jones's spouses include Cecilia Hart[13] and Julienne Marie[14].
What did James Earl Jones do for work?
James Earl Jones worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], and actor[10].
Where did James Earl Jones go to school?
James Earl Jones was educated at University of Michigan[19], Ranger School[20], and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance[21].
What awards did James Earl Jones receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[24], Daytime Emmy Award[25], Theatre World Award[26], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[27].