CNN — You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso profundo, conveying instant dignity or menace, was Jones’ signature instrument. It brought power to all his stage and movie roles, most indelibly as Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” Mufasa in “The Lion King” and as the …
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Remembering James Earl Jones
Many people know him best as the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa but the actor, who has died at age 93, was also a commanding presence on screen and stage. Here's a look at the life and work of the actor who overcame poverty, prejudice and a stutter to become an EGOT winner and household name. Plus, how much he got paid for his first "Star Wars" gig, and tributes from Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton and more.
James Earl Jones has died at 93
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