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James Earl Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, on January 17, 1931, [12] [13] to Ruth (née Connolly); (1911–1986), a teacher and maid, and Robert Earl Jones (1910–2006), a boxer, butler, and chauffeur. His father left the family shortly after James Earl's birth and later became a stage and screen actor in New York and Hollywood. [14]
The Great White Hope is a 1970 American biographical romantic drama film written and adapted from the 1967 Howard Sackler play of the same name. [3] [4] [5]The film was directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Chester Morris, Hal Holbrook, Beah Richards and Moses Gunn.
The Great White Hope is a 1967 play written by Howard Sackler, later adapted in 1970 for a film of the same name. [1] [2]The play was first produced by Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in October 1968, directed by Edwin Sherin with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in the lead roles.
James Earl Jones was an actor known for his booming voice, towering presence, and utter commitment to his craft. ... In “The Great White Hope,” Jones played a Black boxer facing off against ...
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor and iconic voice behind Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King" has died. ... He first starred as boxer Jack Jefferson in "The Great White ...
The award-winning actor James Earl Jones died Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93. ... His father left the family after he was born, first pursuing a career as a boxer and ...
In 1990, Jones was first cast as the role of Admiral James Greer in the action thriller film The Hunt for Red October, a film based on Tom Clancy's novel of the same name. He reprised the role again in Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994), both films he co-starred with Harrison Ford , who was also in the first three Star ...
Actor James Earl Jones, known for his booming voice and many memorable performances, died Monday morning, according to his agent Barry McPherson. ... In 1967, Jones was cast as troubled boxer Jack ...