James Earl Jones: An Appreciation

The ‘actor’s actor’ with the iconic voice valued craft over fame over his long career.
James Earl Jones: An Appreciation
James Earl Jones enjoyed a full career on stage and screen. IMDb
Michael Clark
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American actor James Earl Jones, known for his performances on stage and screen, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024. He was 93 years old.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, the Mississippi-born Jones was the son of Robert Earl Jones. Robert Earl Jones was himself an actor of renown who had supporting roles in his later years in “The Sting,” “Trading Places,” “The Cotton Club,” and “Witness.”

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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.