There are voices that will remain in our memory forever and that have left their mark on cinema. This is especially true of James Earl Jones, who played Darth Vader
American actor James Earl Jones, known worldwide for his powerful voice of Darth Vader in star Warsdied at the age of 93. According to his agent Barry McPherson, he passed away peacefully this Monday morning surrounded by his family. His deep voice, etched in memories, will forever be linked to one of cinema’s greatest villains.
A rich and varied career outside of Star Wars
While his role as the voice of Darth Vader made him famous worldwide, James Earl Jones had many other talents. He starred in memorable films such as Field of Dreams, Coming to America, Conan the Barbarian and played Mufasa The Lion King. Although these roles were different, they were all characterized by the depth and seriousness of her unforgettable voice.
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader’s son, in the saga, expressed his grief on social media with a simple “RIP Dad,” accompanied by a broken heart emoji. This moving message reflects the lasting impact Jones had. Not only on his colleagues, but also on fans around the world. Tributes quickly poured in after his death was announced. LeVar Burton, actor Star Trek
A rain of rewards
Jones has collected awards over the course of his long career. He has won three Tony Awards, two Emmys and a Grammy. In 2011, he received an honorary Oscar for his work. It was not the first time that the Academy had noticed him: in 1971, he became the second African-American actor, after Sidney Poitier, to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor.
The Darth Vader myth
It is especially within the universe star Wars that Jones left his mark. His voice, combined with that of Vader, gave the character an incomparable aura. He also loved this role and told the BBC in 2012 that he loved being part of this “myth”. However, he never wore the Vader costume: it was another actor, David Prowse, who physically played the role, while Jones lent his voice. For him, it was initially just work on “special effects” that he considered insignificant. He was not listed in the credits of the first part star WarsOnly after the phenomenal success of the films did he agree to be recognized for this essential contribution.
Source: Deadline
