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James Earl Jones — Age & Birthday

Born: 17 January 1931 · Died: 9 September 2024 · Age at death: 93

How old was James Earl Jones when he died?

James Earl Jones died aged 93. He was born on 17 January 1931 and died on 9 September 2024.

Actor known for voicing Darth Vader and Mufasa

Did you know?He suffered from a severe stutter as a child and spent several years almost entirely mute before finding his voice through poetry.

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. A pioneer for Black actors in the entertainment industry, he was acclaimed for his performances on stage and screen.

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Age at death: 93
Would be: 95
Years since death: 2

Born: January 17, 1931 · Arkabutla, United States
Died: September 9, 2024
Nationality: American
Known for: Film

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Father: Robert Earl Jones
Spouses: Cecilia Hart, Julienne Marie
Child: Flynn Earl Jones

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