How Darth Vader legend James Earl Jones overcame muteness and childhood trauma to become Hollywood voiceover megastar

Voiceover megastar James Earl Jones died on Monday aged 93

UNTIL James Earl Jones stepped behind the microphone, Darth Vader had a menacing helmet, a sinister cape – and a cheery West Country voice. Star Wars visual effects artist Ken Ralston later recalled of the […]

Darth Vader Voice, ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, EGOT Winner

Darth Vader Voice, 'Field Of Dreams' Star, EGOT Winner

James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an EGOT winner, died this morning at his […]

James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, Dead at 93

James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, Dead at 93

The EGOT-winner is remembered for his commanding performances on both the screen and stage, as well as for his voice. James Earl Jones, an acting legend also known as the voice of Star Wars villain […]

James Earl Jones, voice of King Lear and Darth Vader, dies

James Earl Jones, left, gets a hug from Mark Hamill.

Academy Award-nominated actor James Earl Jones, who stuttered as a child, then burst forth to become one of America’s most recognized and articulate voices, has died. Jones died Monday morning at his home in New […]

James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader, Dead at 93

James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader, Dead at 93

James Earl Jones, the EGOT-winning actor known for voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise for four decades, has died at age 93. Jones passed away at his home in Dutchess County, New York, […]

Lucasfilm Sound Design Legend Ben Burtt Confirms It’s His Breathing as Darth Vader

David Prowse as Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back.

How many actors does it take to play Darth Vader? Well, there’s David Prowse, the original physical Vader in the original trilogy. Then there’s James Earl Jones providing his iconic voice. In Revenge of the […]

Voice of Darth Vader Appearances

Star Wars Darth Vader voice appearances

Credit: Lucasfilm/Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Star Wars has been one of many older franchises that feature iconic villains that have remained popular characters among pop culture, and Darth Vader has been […]

James Earl Jones Retires as Voice of Darth Vader, How Character Will Continue

James Earl Jones Retires as Voice of Darth Vader, How Character Will Continue

The 91-year-old actor has voiced the iconic “Star Wars” villain since the first film’s blockbuster release in 1977. It’s one of the most famous and iconic voice performances in the history of cinema, and after […]