12 best films and dubs of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader

On September 9, 2024, the famous American actor James Earl Jones passed away. Award-winning in theater and cinema, the actor is one of the rare actors to have reached the EGOT, winning the four main American performing arts awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. .

Additionally, James Earl Jones is known for his iconic voice, which gave him worldwide fame when he voiced the villain Darth Vader.

To pay homage to the extraordinary career of James Earl Jones, below we list 12 films starring the actor.

James Earl Jones: 12 best films and dubs

Check below for a list of the 12 best movies and dubs starring James Earl Jones.

The Lion King (1994)

One of the most successful Disney animations among audiences and critics is “The Lion King”. Winner of two Oscars, the film features African wildlife in a plot inspired by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”.

In the original language, the animation features renowned actors in the voice cast, such as Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons and Whoopi Goldberg. James Earl Jones is also part of the cast, lending his iconic voice to the lion Mufasa.

In the 2019 photorealistic animated remake, James Earl Jones reprises his role as the voice of Mufasa.

Original Star Wars trilogy (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi)

James Earl Jones gained worldwide fame for his role as the voice of Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy.

The actor has also voiced the villain in other film, TV and video game appearances.

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Based on the stories created by Robert E. Howard, “Conan the Barbarian” is an action-adventure film directed by John Milius.

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Conan, a warrior seeking revenge for the death of his family. James Earl Jones plays the villain Thulsa Doom, the sorcerer cult leader responsible for the massacre of Conan’s village.

The Second Civil War (1997)

Directed by Joe Dante, “The Second Civil War” is a satirical comedy. The story takes place in the near future, where a television crew is covering an immigration crisis in the United States.

However, a series of political and media events worsen the situation, triggering a new civil war.

James Earl Jones plays one of the cable news network’s reporters. The cast also includes Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, Phil Hartman, James Coburn, Dan Hedaya, Elizabeth Peña, Denis Leary and Ron Perlman.

Doctor Fantastic (1964)

James Earl Jones’ first film role was in a classic directed by Stanley Kubrick. “Dr. Fantástico” is a comedy that satirizes the Cold War and nuclear conflict.

Peter Sellers plays three different roles, while James Earl Jones plays a young bomber.

A Prince in New York (1988)

Directed by John Landis, “The Prince of New York” is one of the most memorable comedies of the 1980s.

Eddie Murphy plays Akeem, a prince of a fictional African country called Zamunda. In the plot, Akeem flees to the United States to avoid an arranged marriage.

James Earl Jones plays Akeem’s father, the King of Zamunda, Jaffe Joffer. In the sequel released in 2021, “The Prince of New York 2”, Jones returns to the same role.

The Ambulance (1990)

Written and directed by Larry Cohen, “The Ambulance” is a horror film starring Eric Roberts and James Earl Jones.

The film revolves around an ambulance that helps people on the streets of New York, but mysteriously disappears with them. Jones plays Lieutenant Frank Spencer.

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

One of James Earl Jones’ best-known roles is that of Vice Admiral James Greer in the first three films based on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan novels.

The highlight goes to the first film, the most successful among audiences and critics: “The Hunt for Red October”. The film, directed by John McTiernan, also stars Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn and Sam Neill.

Claudia (1974)

The romantic comedy “Claudine” stars James Earl Jones in one of the lead roles. In the plot, Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is a single mother with six children who lives on an income assistance program.

However, she falls in love with Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector played by James Earl Jones.

The Great White Hope (1970)

One of James Earl Jones’ most acclaimed film performances is in the drama “The Great White Hope.” He plays Jack Jefferson, a black boxer who causes discomfort in the press by beating all his white opponents.

However, the racism worsens when Jefferson begins a relationship with a white woman, played by Jane Alexander.

For his performance in this film, James Earl Jones received the Golden Globe for Best New Actor and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.

The Annihilation of the Fish (1999)

The novel “The Annihilation of Fish” is directed by cult director Charles Burnett.

James Earl Jones stars alongside Lynn Redgrave as an eccentric couple. The cast also includes Margot Kidder.

Matewan – The Final Clash (1987)

Critically acclaimed indie drama “Matewan” is written and directed by John Sayles. The film chronicles the Battle of Matewan, a miners’ strike that occurred in Matewan, West Virginia, in 1920.

In addition to James Earl Jones, the cast includes Chris Cooper, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham.

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