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James Earl Jones

Born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, MS
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Possessing one of the most instantly recognizable voices in entertainment history, James Earl Jones is one of America's most distinguished and versatile actors. Read Full Biography
Year Award Category Movie Result
1995 Screen Actors Guild Best Actor Cry, The Beloved Country. Nominated
1987 Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Actor Matewan Nominated
1974 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Claudine Nominated
1970 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actor The Great White Hope Nominated
1970 Hollywood Foreign Press Association New Star of the Year - Male The Great White Hope Won


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