James Earl Jones, one of the few renowned American actors to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony), passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 93.
The legendary actor was not only famous for his performance but also popular for his unique and diverse hairstyles, which he adopted in several blockbuster movies and TV series.
One of James Earl Jones’s famous hairstyles is in the 1982 American epic sword-and-sorcery movie Conan the Barbarian, in which he portrayed the negative role of Thulsa Doom.
Uno de los personajes que más me quedó de James Earl Jones es el de Thulsa Doom, el villano de Conan The Barbarian.
— Juan Santiago (@JuanSantiHago) September 9, 2024
Ya con el casco, la armadura y la tremenda vos no te olvidas más, pero mirá lo que era ese flequillo! pic.twitter.com/QWotS5Nvn4
James Earl Jones appeared in the movie with long, black, shiny, and funny hair, which enhanced his character. Likewise, his teeth, which had a gap in the front part, also greatly contributed to his distinctive appearance.
Likewise, millions of people to date know James Earl Jones for his unique hair looks in the movies. Many people say they love that 70’s barbarian hair, which reflects the real metal.
Some have also recently shared pictures from the movie Conan the Barbarian, remembering his legacy by stating, “RIP James Earl Jones, your hair in Conan the Barbarian was beautiful.“
James Earl Jones is also known for his hairstyles in other movies, including 1993’s The Meteor Man, in which he portrayed Mr. Mose. Referring to his character Mose, people now are saying that though James Earl Jones has left us, his many increasingly outlandish hairpieces from the movie will live on in our memories forever.
Likewise, several images and GIFs showing different hairstyles Jones wore in his roles are available on social media.
James Earl Jones began his acting career in 1953 as a theatre artist!
Coming to America famed actor James Earl Jones began his acting career at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, Michigan. In 1953, he became a stage carpenter and shifted his role to actor and stage manager.
Moreover, his first role was of Othello, one of the characters from Shakespeare’s play. With his outstanding acting skills, he made his Broadway debut as an understudy to Lloyd Richards’s short-lived play The Egghead by Molly Kazan.
In Memoriam: Mr. James Earl Jones
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American Actor
Born: January 17, 1931, Arkabutla, MS
Died: September 9, 2024 (age 93 years), Dutchess County, NY
Spouse: Cecilia Hart (m. 1982–2016), Julienne Marie (m. 1968–1972)
Children: Flynn Earl Jones
Height: 6′ 2″ pic.twitter.com/cMAHrSYHOW
While working as a theatre artist, James Earl appeared in the ABC radio anthology series Theatre-Five. In 1958, Jones played the role of Edward the butler in Dore Schary’s Sunrise at Campobello at the Cort Theatre.
Likewise, with his growing popularity as a theatre artist, Jones debuted with the 1964 movie Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, where he depicted the role of Lt. Lothat Zogg.
Before making his movie debut, James Earl Jones appeared in several TV series, including Monitor, Guiding Light, and East Side/West Side. From 1953 to 2021, he appeared in several blockbuster movies and series, winning the hearts of millions.
He is best known for his voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King. Throughout his career of over 65 years, the late James Earl Jones appeared in over 190 movies and series.
Additional Information
- James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, to mother Ruth Connolly, a teacher, and father Robert Earl Jones, a boxer, butler, and chauffeur.
- He had a speech disorder known as Stutter since childhood; later, he revealed that poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenges of his disability.
- James attended ranger school and received his ranger tab; he served as a military officer for years before moving to New York, where he attended the American Theatre Wing to pursue his acting career.
- He was married twice; James married actress and singer Julienne Marie in 1968 after meeting her while performing as Othello in 1964. James also married actress Cecilia Hart, with whom he had a son, Flynn. His second wife, Cecilia, passed away from ovarian cancer.
