And what an iconic voice.
n 1977, Jones made his debut in his iconic voiceover role as Darth Vader in George Lucas' space opera blockbuster film Star Wars: A New Hope, which he would reprise for the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). Darth Vader was portrayed in costume by David Prowse in the film trilogy, with Jones dubbing Vader's dialogue in postproduction because Prowse's strong West Country accent was deemed unsuitable for the role by director George Lucas.[47] At his own request, Jones was uncredited for the release of the first two Star Wars films,[48] though he would be credited for the third film and eventually also for the first film's 1997 "Special Edition" re-release.[49] As he explained in a 2008 interview: Quote When Linda Blair did the girl in The Exorcist, they hired Mercedes McCambridge to do the voice of the devil coming out of her. And there was controversy as to whether Mercedes should get credit. I was one who thought no, she was just special effects. So when it came to Darth Vader, I said, no, I'm just special effects. But it became so identified that by the third one, I thought, OK I'll let them put my name on it.[48]
When Linda Blair did the girl in The Exorcist, they hired Mercedes McCambridge to do the voice of the devil coming out of her. And there was controversy as to whether Mercedes should get credit. I was one who thought no, she was just special effects. So when it came to Darth Vader, I said, no, I'm just special effects. But it became so identified that by the third one, I thought, OK I'll let them put my name on it.[48]
https://youtu.be/RaA4ll4CoZw?si=DEBpXf_2OFOF-liSAt the 1993 MLB All Star game, James Earl Jones recited the National Anthem. Yes, it's as good as you would imagine.Little known is that he served in the US Army before breaking into acting. ROTC, commissioned as an Infantry Officer. If memory serves, he earned his Ranger tab.Rest easy, sir. And thank you.
