James Earl Jones' Life in Photos
18 Jan 2022
PEOPLE
The acclaimed actor, known for his iconic voicing of Star Wars' Darth Vader and The Lion King's Mufasa, is recognized as one of America's greatest performers of all time. Between the stage and the screen, take a look back at his extensive career that span
Throughout the 1990s, Jones starred in three television series, Gabriel's Fire, Pros and Cons and Under One Roof. Out of eight Emmy Award nominations, Jones is a two-time recipient – winning them both in the same year!
In 1991, he earned an Emmy for his role on Heat Wave, winning outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or special, and another for his role on Gabriel's Fire, winning outstanding lead actor in a drama series.