James Earl JonesAwards

Born:
January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, MS
Occupation:
Actor
Biography:
Possessing one of the most instantly recognizable voices in entertainment history, James Earl Jones is one of America's most distinguished and versatile actors. Although best-known to many people as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars or as the booming "Voice of CNN," Jones has led a decades-old...Read More

  • Cry, the Beloved Country

    Best Actor

    Nominated
    Screen Actors Guild
    1995

  • Matewan

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1987

  • Claudine

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1974

  • The Great White Hope

    New Star of the Year - Male

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1970

  • The Great White Hope

    Best Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1970

  • The Great White Hope

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1970

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