James Earl Jones
| Born | January 17, 1931 |
| Hometown | Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Spouse | Cecilia Hart, Julienne Marie |
| Children | Flynn Earl Jones |
| Parents | Robert Earl Jones |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Cry, the Beloved Country (1995 film) | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Under One Roof | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Under One Roof | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Heat Wave (1990 film) | Winner |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Gabriel's Fire | Nominated |
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Lin-Manuel Miranda says that Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa movie received the late James Earl Jones’ blessing. Mufasa: The Lion King will be released in United States theaters this coming December. Directed by Moonlight’s Jenkins, the film is a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King and tells the origin story of Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and […] The post Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa Movie Has James Earl Jones’ ‘Blessing,’ Says Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming
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Before the red carpet unfurled for the 2024 Emmys, there was little suspense about which shows would come out on top on television’s biggest night. Though “Shōgun” won for best drama series as expected, the end of the night delivered a little surprise with Max’s “Hacks” besting “The Bear” for best comedy series in the show’s final moments. Disney’s FX on Hulu walked into Sunday’s awards ceremony ...
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James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart and Shannen Doherty were among several TV personalities honored during the 'In Memoriam' segment of the 2024 Emmys, while Shelley Duvall and Joe Flaherty were omitted.
