James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. He has been described as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” actors for his performances in film, television, and theater, and “one of the greatest actors in American history”.
With a career spanning over six decades, Jones has achieved success in multiple entertainment fields and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
Jones has been said to possess “one of the best-known voices in show business, a stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas” to his projects, including live-action acting, voice acting, and commercial voice-overs.
What is James Earl Jones’s disability?
After all, James Earl Jones is responsible for the voices of two of the most recognized characters in modern cinema:
Darth Vader from the original “Star Wars” trilogy and Mufasa from Disney’s animated classic “The Lion King.” What you may not know is that Jones suffered from a stuttering disorder.
The legendary actor James Earl Jones, the voice behind Darth Vader, refused to speak as a child because of his stammer.