• Oscar nominated and Emmy winning American actor of film and stage James Earl Jones was cast as the voice of "Darth Vader" in the Star Wars movies, although the role itself is uncredited.

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: Todd Jones
  2. Born: January 17, 1931
  3. Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi
  4. Son of actor Robert Earl Jones
  5. Known for his baritone voice
  6. Still struggles with a stutter from childhood
  7. Oscar Awards: 1 Nomination
  8. Emmy Awards: 7 Nominations, 1 Win
  9. Spouse: Cecilia Hart
  10. Children: 2

• Early Life

  After being adopted by his Grandparents at the age of five, Jones developed a severe stuttering problem. So severe, he refused to speak for eight years. In high school, a teacher taught him to write poetry and forced him to speak publicly.

• Life on the Stage

  Jones first took an interest in acting while he was working as a stage hand while waiting to go on active duty for the U.S. Army. He quickly became the stage manager at the local theater, and his first large performance was Othello in 1955.

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