James Earl Jones

Happy birthday, James Earl Jones!

His voice is easily one of the most iconic of all time. I think his performance is one of the reasons why Darth Vader has become one of the most iconic villains of all time: the booming voice itself coupled by the gravitas and intimidation. He was even able to give the character a sympathetic side during his last moments in Episode VI. As much as I despise the new content being made under Disney, I at least appreciate that they went to the trouble to get him back and give him more work as the character.

I also enjoyed him as Mufasa and I'm impressed that he's still active today.

Starscreamsfan
said at 7:17 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018

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Happy birthday, James Earl Jones!!!

He was really great as Darth Vader, and I was surprised to hear him as the Pharaoh in The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible.

8000 Saiyans
said at 4:01 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018

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Happy birthday to one of the most epic voices of all time. Great as Darth Vader and Mufasa.

CelestialOuroboros
said at 3:38 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018

Once again HBD Darth Earl Mufasa Jones!

Soul-dragon
said at 9:07 AM on Mon Sep 4 2017

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Luke, I am your father

EPA Deane
said at 3:17 AM on Mon Apr 17 2017

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"Steel isn't strong, boy, flesh is stronger! Look around you. There, on the rocks; a beautiful girl. Come to me, my child... "

CRASH!

"That is strength, boy! THAT is power! What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? Look at the strength in your body, the desire in your heart, I gave you this! Such a waste. Contemplate this on the tree of woe. Crucify him!"

EPA Deane
said at 4:28 AM on Mon Apr 17 2017

@EPA Deane YOU, my children, are the water that will wash away all that has gone before. In your hand, you hold my light, the gleam in the eye of Set. This flame will burn away the darkness, BURN YOU THE WAAAY TO PARADISE!!!

DisneyAnimefan1995
said at 9:01 PM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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Happy Birthday Darth Vader!!!

It was awesome to hear James Earl Jones come back to voice the Dark Lord of the Sith in Rogue One!!

GreenGoblin75
said at 7:13 PM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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Happy Birthday Darth Vader & Mufasa!!!

It was great to hear him back in Rogue One.

"Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director."

huzaifa_ahmed
said at 6:30 PM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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HBD Jim E Jones. What a boss bass, among the likes of Sir Christopher Lee, Tony Todd, & MCD.

Diagla554
said at 12:40 PM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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Happy birthday Darth Vader and Mufasa!

Shaun Ince
said at 9:41 AM on Tue Jan 17 2017

Happy Birthday James Earl Jones.

Kioea
said at 8:54 AM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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Happy Birthday, Darth

tmnisaac
said at 8:02 AM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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Happy Birthday James Earl Jones!

CelestialOuroboros
said at 5:05 AM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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We would be honored if you would join us. Happy Birthday, James Earl Jones! THIS IS CNN.

batcool
said at 9:14 PM on Mon Dec 19 2016

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Mufasa and Vader this man a Legend

Damalis
said at 3:47 PM on Sun Oct 23 2016

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All condoleances to him and his family. His wife passed away last Sunday :( .

Autovolt
said at 12:24 PM on Tue Jun 28 2016

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I'm very thrilled that he is returning to the big screen as Darth Vader for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

This should definitely make up for his very brief reprisal in Revenge of the Sith for sure.

Lpfan120
said at 11:47 AM on Tue Sep 13 2016

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@Autovolt
What about his reprisal in Rebels?

cowboycrocket
said at 6:19 AM on Fri Jun 24 2016

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This is indeed a disturbing universe!

wdf1
said at 11:49 AM on Mon May 16 2016

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He is one of my favorite actors of all time and I love he's voice for he is Darth Vader.

historylover
said at 7:50 AM on Thu Apr 7 2016

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I find you lack of faith disturbing.

historylover
said at 11:20 AM on Thu Apr 7 2016

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@historylover "your"

firefly1
said at 4:11 AM on Mon Jan 18 2016

Happy late-birthday James Earl Jones aka Lord Vader.

DisneyAnimefan1995
said at 7:56 PM on Sun Jan 17 2016

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Happy 85th Birthday James Earl Jones!!

He does an Incredible job voicing Mufasa, the CNN announcer, and especially the Sith Lord himself: Darth Vader.

Hope he reprises his role in Rogue One.

EPA Deane
said at 1:14 PM on Thu Nov 10 2016

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@DisneyAnimefan1995 Your wish will be granted.

tmnisaac
said at 5:24 AM on Sun Jan 17 2016

Happy Birthday Darth Vader, Kibosh, and Mufasa.

Jacob M. Keene
said at 10:18 PM on Sat Jan 16 2016

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Happy 85th birthday James Earl Jones!

Darker
said at 1:35 PM on Thu May 7 2015

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He could say the most ridiculous line in the world, and it would still sound godly.

Axem Red
said at 1:10 PM on Sat Jan 17 2015

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Happy Birthday Darth Vader!!

Autovolt
said at 12:20 PM on Sat Jan 17 2015

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Happy Birthday James Earl Jones.

One of the all time greatest voices in cinematic history.

He was perfect as both Darth Vader and Mufasa, and I always get a kick out hearing him do "THIS IS CNN!"

Autovolt
said at 2:15 PM on Sun Jan 17 2016

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I also loved his guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory he did a few years back. That was probably one of....if not the funniest guest star appearance on the show.

also I'm really hoping that since Star Wars: Rogue One might be featuring Darth Vader, that James will reprise the role once more, I'm sure it could probably happen since he's currently voicing him in Rebels too.

Anyways Happy Birthday James Earl Jones! May the force be with you!

Autovolt
said at 11:33 AM on Tue Jan 17 2017

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I'm glad he was able to reprise as Darth Vader once again, while he did sound a bit aged in the role, it was still a nice treat to have him get to speak more as Vader onscreen, it's good to know that the final words he may end up saying in the movies wasn't "NOOOOOOO!"

I really liked the delivery of "Don't choke on your aspirations." So corny but man does James sell that perfectly with class and menace.

Still it's pretty great he's still doing Darth Vader after all this time.

Happy Birthday James Earl Jones!

One of acting's most powerful and booming sounding voices.

batcool
said at 7:54 PM on Sat Oct 7 2017

@Autovolt yeah I would rather choose No then the dumb and unnecessary dad joke

MegaMike1990
said at 9:10 AM on Sat Jan 17 2015

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Happy Birthday, James Earl Jones.

You were an awesome all-around actor and still is.

demon-rabbit94
said at 4:42 AM on Thu Apr 24 2014

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James Earl Jones is such a talented actor, I love his epic deep voice. I like to see him do more animated roles.

He also guest starred in The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror 1" as the moving man in "Bad Dream House," Serak the Preparer in "Hungry Are the Damned" and the narrator in "The Raven."

JTurner
said at 8:03 PM on Sun Apr 20 2014

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Greatest voice ever. I could listen to him for days and never get tired of him.

TheVengeanceKnight
said at 11:18 PM on Sat Jan 18 2014

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A badass times infinity plus another infinity.

LordofEvil96
said at 9:26 AM on Sat Dec 13 2014

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@TheVengeanceKnight Totes Mcgotes. He's like the baddest badass who ever badassed.

TheVengeanceKnight
said at 7:49 PM on Fri Dec 19 2014

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@LordofEvil96 Totes McGotes, he's cray-cray awesome.