James Earl Jones, actor who voiced Darth Vader, dies at 93

This Monday, September 9, 2024, the legendary American actor James Earl Jones died, at 93 years old, according to his agent Barry McPherson. He was known for his powerful voice and memorable performances.

Jones, in addition to playing the villain Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” saga, also He voiced King Mufasa in Disney’s animated film “The Lion King.”

The actor died on Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York, and will be remembered as one of the most outstanding figures in acting and a member of the exclusive group of artists who have achieved EGOT status by winning at least one Emmy, one Grammy, one Oscar and one Tony during their career.

Although his face did not appear on screen in Star Wars, It was his voice that gave life to the feared villain in the original trilogy and in other installments of the franchise. Similarly, his portrayal of Mufasa has remained etched in the memories of generations of fans.

Jones’ first film role It was in Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove,” where he played Lieutenant Zogg aboard a B-52 bomber.

Born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, he appeared in a variety of highly successful films throughout his career. Among his most memorable roles are: Conan the Barbarian (1982), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989) and The Hunt for Red October (1990).

Throughout his career, Jones has been awarded two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy and three Tony Awards, among other accolades. In 2011, The Hollywood Academy honored him with an honorary Oscar, recognizing his invaluable contribution to cinema.

For more than six decades worked with some of the most important figures in cinema and theatre, including Stanley Kubrick in his 1964 Cold War satire “Dr. Strangelove.”

But it was for his role as one of the most famous villains in cinema that he became known.

And it was Jones who gave the “Star Wars” franchise some of its most memorable lines, including the one he reveals to Luke Skywalker, iPlayed by a young Mark Hamill: “I am your father.”