Voice actor James Earl Jones celebrates his 92nd birthday. Fans and friends shared their wishes and greetings to the actor on social media. Jones is currently trending as thousands of supporters show their appreciation to the man who lent his voice to Star Wars’ Darth Vader and The Lion King’s Mufasa.
Fans posted their favorite images and video clips of Jones in his various performances throughout the years. His lengthy career in show business proved that he is one of the most celebrated actors of all time.
James Earl Jones On His Career And The Voice Of Darth Vader
His distinct voice sets him apart from other legendary voice actors, and his contribution to the Star Wars franchise has led him to popularity. After decades of embodying the character, Jones announced in September that he would retire from work.
The good news for fans is that he will remain the voice of Darth Vader as the actor permitted the studio to use his voice in future projects through Artificial Intelligence technology. The most recent one was featured in Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In 2019, Jones returned to acting after he provided the voice for The Lion King remake. He also returned as King Jaffe Joffer in Coming 2 America in 2021.
When asked by The New York Times about his work as a voice actor, Jones once said:
“You know, I don’t hear the voice you hear. I’m not party to the Darth Vader tone. All I’m doing is using the voice I have to try to be as clear as I can with the language I’m using.”
He was also asked if he ever attempted to use the iconic Darth Vader voice when picking up a call, and Jones answered:
“I did that once when I was traveling cross-country. I used Darth as my handle on the CB radio. The truck drivers would really freak out — for them, it was Darth Vader. I had to stop doing that.”
Before Jones became one of the famous voices in Hollywood, he suffered from stuttering. He shared the best advice his teacher gave him, and that is to never listen to your own voice because you might be impressed by it.
Avid Fans Celebrate James Earl Jones’ 92nd Birthday
Fans celebrated the actor’s gift of life and shared warm birthday greetings on Twitter. Check out their birthday messages below:
Happy 92nd birthday to the majestic James Earl Jones. Whether it's his physical presence or only his voice, few in Hollywood history have commanded the screen as well. A look at some of his career highlights: pic.twitter.com/oEfdxI6uJ4
— I Bought That Comic 🇺🇦 🌻 (@BoughtThatComic) January 17, 2023
Happy Birthday James Earl Jones! (I was star-struck playing smuggling buddies with him in Blood Tide my first movie. (Jones had come off his Tony-nominated Broadway run and Oscar-nominated movie role for "The Great White Hope") #JamesEarlJones 🎂✨ pic.twitter.com/XdwrNvAqHk
— Lydia Cornell (@LydiaCornell) January 17, 2023
Happy Birthday, James Earl Jones! Stuttered until an English teacher made him read his poem aloud. Winner of an Oscar, 3 Tonys, 2 Emmys & a Grammy. Voice for Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies & for Mufasa in Disney’s “The Lion King.” https://t.co/vO8N203zPV pic.twitter.com/yMHzH3Xvws
— Jerry Mitchell (@JMitchellNews) January 17, 2023
Happy 92nd birthday to James Earl Jones! pic.twitter.com/bmP2QJKcdf
— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) January 18, 2023
Happy Birthday to James Earl Jones, best and worst Dad ever. pic.twitter.com/ggLGftDToN
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) January 17, 2023
James Earl Jones proved that talent, humility, and confidence in oneself are the ingredients of a successful career. He remained down-to-earth despite numerous achievements, and that is why he is loved by fans all over the world.
Source: The New York Times
