Today is James Earl Jones’ 93rd birthday! The legendary actor has starred in some of our favorite films going back to the 1960s. From being the original voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars” to King Jaffe Joffer in “Coming to America,” Jones has shown a never-ending range of talent. Here’s just a peek into some of the most iconic movie roles of his expansive career!
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‘Coming to America’ (1988)
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‘Lion King’ (1994)
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James Earl Jones also voiced the venerable Mufasa in “The Lion King.”
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‘Clear and Present Danger’ (1994)
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‘Star Wars’
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‘Field of Dreams’ (1989)
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Conan the Barbarian (1982)
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‘Dr. Strangelove’ (1964)
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‘Sneakers’ (1992)
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‘The Hunt for Red October’ (1990)
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‘Gang Related’ (1997)
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‘Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins’ (2008)
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‘The Meteor Man’ (1993)
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‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’ (1977)
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‘The Cay’ (1974)
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‘A Piece of the Action’ (1977)
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