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James Earl Jones is to be honoured with a Broadway theatre light-dimming.Best known as the booming voice behind ‘Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader, the actor – who also starred in ‘Field of Dreams’ and voiced Mufasa in ‘The Lion King’ – passed away at his home in Dutchess County, New York, on 9 September aged 93.Broadway theatres are now set to dim their lights in tribute to the actor as, along with his movie roles, he racked up a list of stellar stage performances throughout his 70-year career.House lights will be turned down on Thursday (26.09.24) at 6.45pm as part of Broadway’s tradition of honouring late theatre icons.Jason Laks, interim president of the Broadway League, said about the tribute: “James Earl Jones was a true pillar of the Broadway industry, providing unforgettable experiences to multiple generations of theatregoers – all while accumulating many well-deserved honours, awards, and achievements for his iconic performances in other entertainment fields.

One acting legend gives a touching tribute to another as Denzel Washington pays his respects to the late acting legend, James Earl Jones. Washington hails his Hollywood "hero" as he remembers Jones following his death.

Speaking with Variety, Washington credited Jones for helping him launch his theater career and further his Hollywood ambitions. Jones portrayed the eponymous character in 1964's Othello on Broadway and starred in the stage adaptation of the Eugene O'Neill play, The Emperor Jones in 1971. Washington's foray into theater started thanks to those two performances. Hes my hero, Washington said. My college theater career started because of The Emperor Jones and Othello with James Earl Jones.

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Though Washington and Jones never worked together in any capacity, Washington modeled his career after Jones,...

Some films stand the testament of time not only for their stories but for the unforgettable performances by the artists who bring a fictional world to life. Field of Dreams is one such movie, known as a timeless baseball film, it transcends the genre and touches the audience on a deeply emotional level.

James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer in Coming 2 America | Paramount Pictures

The movie was released in 1989, and this iconic film brought together some amazing talents like Kevin Costner and the great James Earl Jones, whose role as the reclusive writer Terence Mann was simply magical. However, many don’t know that Jones’ involvement in the film was largely due to someone else who persuaded him to take the part.

James Earl Jones Defied His Wife’s Doubts James Earl Jones in Field of Dream (image credit: Universal Pictures)

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The world is mourning James Earl Jones, but no one more than the co-stars who loved him along the way, like Mark Hamill.

Star Wars catapulted both Mark and James into film history forever, as they shared the screen during perhaps one of the biggest twists in cinematic history.

Following the news of James’ passing, Mark was among the first to release a statement mourning the loss, not just for himself, but the world at large.

James Earl Jones (R) and actress Cecilia Hart arrive at Fiji Water at 2016 Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fiji Water) James Earl Jones Dies At 93

A triple threat – a prolific actor in film, TV and theater – James Earl Jones passed away on September 9. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety,...

Legendary actor James Earl Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 93. He was technically an Egot, which is extremely rare, thanks to an honorary Oscar he won in 2011. So, what is known about his death and who does he leave behind aside from legions of fans? Keep reading for more details.

James Earl Jones Dead At 93

It is the unmistakable voice that is immediately recognizable. That is how fans will forever remember James Earl Jones who has starred in films and television of all genres. He spent a lot of time on stage in productions such as Othello, Of Mice and Men, and On Golden Pond. Yet, it was his turn as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars that became synonymous with Jej. He continued as the iconic voice behind Vader but a new generation would come to know him as another beloved character. James took...

James Earl Jones, perhaps one of the most beloved actors of his generation, has died at the age of 93.

Having stepped out of the spotlight of Hollywood for many years, James had been dealing with serious health issues before his passing.

But regardless of the cause of his death, it is life as an actor that will forever be celebrated for generations of fans, and for years to come.

Beloved star James Earl Jones and his wife Cecilia Hart arrive at Fiji Water at 2016 Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fiji Water) James Earl Jones: His Cause Of Death 93

The news of James’ passing came late afternoon on September 9 . It was confirmed by his rep to Variety that the star, most widely known as the voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, as well as Mufasa from The Lion King,...

There were major stars, multiple costume changes, chorus lines tap dancing their hearts out and a giant groundhog — and that was all just during the opening number of the 71st Annual Tony Awards.

But if you happened to miss Broadway’s biggest night on Sunday, there’s no reason you have to miss out on all of the glitz, glamour and high notes from the show. From host Kevin Spacey’s show-stopping opening number (featuring plenty of superstar cameos) until the best musical trophy was awarded to Dear Evan Hansen, here’s everything you missed from this year’s Tony Awards.

James Earl Jones was given the highest honor at the Tony Awards this year.

The legendary actor was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement award at Sunday’s ceremony (ahead of the telecast) where he took the time to thank his late wife, actress Cecilia Hart.

“I want to thank my wife Ceci for being such a wonderful companion in my life and in my work,” Jones, 86, said in a pre-ceremony before the show. “And for being the great coproducer of our son Flynn and for being so dazzling on the red carpet.”

The couple married in 1982 and had one child together,...

Stage and screen actress Cecilia Hart, a frequent television player of the 1970s and wife of James Earl Jones for 34 years died October 16 following a battle with ovarian cancer. She was 68. The news was made public by the Westport, Connecticut-focused website WestportNow. Originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming, Hart received a Drama Desk Award nomination in 1977 for performing in Dirty Linen & New-Found-Land, and has several other Broadway credits to her name, including…...

Cecilia Hart, the wife of James Earl Jones, died Sunday, Oct. 16, after a battle with ovarian cancer, WestportNow reports. She was 68.

Hart and Jones, 85, met on the set of the 1979-80 Steven Bochco series Paris.

They married in 1982, after playing opposite one another in a revival of William Shakespeare’s Othello that same year. They have one son together â€. Flynn Earl Jones.

Her Broadway credits include the revivals of The Heiress (1976) and Design for Living (1984) â€. and the premiere production Tom Stoppard’s 1977 play Dirty Linen & New-Found-Land, for which she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

James Earl Jones has been breaking down barriers since the 1950s. As he prepares to star in an all-black Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, he tells Maddy Costa about his absent father, elderly sex – and why his stutter was his salvation

The septuagenarian walking slowly through the Novello theatre in London looks like an archetypal American tourist. Tall and wide, he wears a puffy gilet that makes him seem even bulkier, while a faded baseball cap shades his face. Yet this ordinary-looking man is one of America's pre-eminent actors: James Earl Jones. Over the last 50 years, he has won two Tony awards (playing a boxer in The Great White Hope, and for his role in August Wilson's Fences), an Oscar nomination (for the film of The Great White Hope), as well as multiple Emmy nominations and awards for his TV work.

You wouldn't know any of this to look at him,...

Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, "How the Other Half Loves," playing July 28 through August 15. Over the past two seasons, the popular team brought to the Playhouse the smash hit comedies "Time of My Life" and "Relatively Speaking." Darren Pettie and Karen Walsh will round out the cast of "How the Other Half Loves."...

Back Stage asked some of James Earl Jones' co-stars to share their memories of working with the legendary actor. Their responses -- ranging from words of praise and anecdotes to a genuine original poem -- are presented here, with gratitude to these generous stars in their own rights."Working with James Earl Jones in Of Mice and Men was a master class in acting. He was absolutely brilliant and generous, and I cherish it. He bent over backwards to give me the moments I needed in the scenes we shared. My work in that play is one of the things I'm most proud of. And that's largely because of him." -- Kevin Conway"Working with Jimmy was a total delight. The play, A Lesson From Aloes, was so demanding. We'd go out on a limb together, and no matter what I tried, I knew he'd be there to catch me.