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James Earl Jones

actor
Born: 1/17/1931
Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi

Tony and Grammy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his authoritative voice. His stage appearances include Fences (1985) and The Great White Hope (1968) (he also recreated his role in the 1970 film) and his movie roles include The Star Wars films, in which he was the voice of Darth Vader, and Field of Dreams (1989).


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