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5 days ago · In the animated 1994 classic The Lion King, James Earl Jones voices King Mufasa, the lion ruler of the Pride Lands and father of Simba. Jones reprised the voice role for the 2019 photorealistic animated remake. James Earl Jones reportedly said that it took him a while to find Mufasa’s voice. “My first mistake was to try and make him regal ...
2 days ago · October 14, 2024: James Earl Jones, the actor known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, overcame a childhood stutter and developed one of the most distinctive voices in Hollywood. His booming baritone lent authority to any character he played (including his comedic roles). He died in September 2024 at age 93.
5 days ago · “From the gentle wisdom of Mufasa to the menacing threat of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones gave voice to some of the greatest characters in cinema history,” Bob Iger, the current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, shared in a statement regarding the actor’s passing. “A celebrated stage actor with nearly 200 film and television credits to his name, the stories he brought to life with a ...
5 days ago · James Earl Jones, a distinguished actor of stage and screen who was a convert to the Catholic faith, died Monday at age 93. Known for lending his booming voice to such characters as Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” saga and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” Jones’ career spanned nearly seven decades.
5 days ago · Legendary award-winning actor James Earl Jones, particularly known for his roles as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” died at age 93 on Mon., Sept. 9, 2024. Jones converted to Catholicism during his military service in the 1950s.
21 hours ago · The Lion King is a Disney media franchise comprising a film series and additional media. The success of animated original 1994 American feature film, The Lion King, directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, led to a direct-to-video sequel and prequel, a live-action remake in 2019, a television film sequel, two spin-off television series, three educational shorts, several video games ...
4 days ago · 6 Jeremy Irons as Scar. 'The Lion King' (1994) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Praised by many as Disney Animation's single greatest movie, The Lion Kingis inspired by Shakespeare's ...
