The talented star was 93 years old. One of the most memorable parts of his long and successful career as an actor and voice actor is his voice role as Darth Vader since the inception of the first *Star Wars* film in 1977.
James Earl Jones also included roles such as Mufasa in Disney’s *The Lion King* in 1994 and its sequel, *The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride*. He also voiced Kibosh in *Casper: A Spirited Beginning* and Martin Luther King, Sr. in *Our Friend Martin*.
Other acting jobs James took on included roles in many films, television series, and theatre, including *The Great White Hope*, *Malcolm X*, *The Greatest*, *Conan the Barbarian*, *Field of Dreams*, *Patriot Games*, *Long Ago and Far Away*, *Gabriel’s Fire*, and *Pros and Cons*. He won many awards and accolades for his impact in the entertainment industry, including multiple Emmys and Tonys as well as a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Grammy award.
He also received the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. James had been married twice in his life.
His first wife was actress and singer Julienne Marie from 1968 until 1972. He then went on to marry Cecilia Hart in 1982 and was married to her up until her death in 2016.
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