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James Earl Jones

Actor · born January 17, 1931 · died 2024

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James Earl Jones was an American actor. A pioneer for Black actors in the entertainment industry, he was acclaimed for his performances on stage and screen. Jones is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~46Notable work: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope1977
  2. ~60Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series1991
  3. 63Notable work: The Lion KingJune 15, 1994
  4. ~80Received the Academy Honorary Award2011
  5. ~88Named Disney Legends2019

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