From the archives: James Earl Jones

[@KatzMeow268]

Decades ago, while I was a police officer in Hollywood, I was hired to guard Mr Jones for a public event. There were thousands of people in the crowd and I didn’t know how I was going to protect him by myself. We met and he looked down at me, a 5’6” short girl, and jokingly said, “Are you the only one they sent?”. I was embarrassed, until Mr Jones said, “Don’t worry. We’ll do this together.” Then he put his big arm around my shoulders, pulled me in close to his tall body and we walked side by side through a crowd of thousands of screaming fans. No one bothered either of us. Mr Jones could’ve acted like the usual prima donna actors I’d worked with before, but instead he was a warm, humble, kind and funny man who made my job a breeze that day. Thank you and rest in peace. ❤

[@wookiewarrior8948]

Lovely story

[@DJHeyOfficial]

Wow, that’s so cool you had the chance to meet him, and thank you for sharing that memory with us. As a 90’s kid, I remember hearing him as Mufasa in “The Lion King”, and although I didn’t get the chance to meet him, I feel like I knew him because of him being part of my childhood. Rest in peace, James, and thank you for all you did for everyone in the entertainment industry. May you live on in our hearts forever! ✌🏼 🤗 😘

[@susanhull1880]

What a great actor and beautiful person. Rest in Peace,Sir. You will be missed. God speed. Fly with the angels,

[@wookiewarrior8948]

I’m so grateful to have experienced his talent. His voice was a big part of my childhood.

[@andynightingale7335]

What a man. A beautiful,.talented soul. He always had a cheeky glint in his eye too that matched his sense of humour. God Bless You James Earl Jones ❤ rest easy.

[@maggiemagoon9496]

Without skipping a beat, "I didn't show him; I showed myself...." How wonderful.

[@robertlevinson9188]

He was a blessing to America.

[@iamalphalim]

And to the world 🌍

[@jacquiejohnson806]

He will be missed…what a great actor Thank you for your great talent ❤

[@elizabethveverka5738]

Gosh. I always enjoy him. JEJ is a combination of being light hearted while deeply talented ❤❤

[@ambercherise2391]

Much like the late, great Betty White, James Earl Jones has always been here, and yet he still didn’t live long enough to me.

[@deedeskin2439]

Betty White and James Earl Jones shared a birthday, too, January 17th!

[@CBright7831]

James Earl Jones referring to himself merely as 'special effects', despite the voice being Darth Vader's most commanding feature, truly reflects his humility and humbleness.

[@Lauren_1987]

James Earl Jones was a wonderful actor. He truly was an even more powerful stage Actor. He was excellent in "Cat on A Hot Tin Roof." A very humble, gifted man who loved acting and always brought his best to each role. Thank you for doing this piece and honoring Mr Jones.

[@dcisajoke]

Rest in peace, LEGEND. 🙏🏽🕊️❤️

[@FLAGSHIP-j3t]

RIP JAMES EARL JONES 😔 YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED

[@hlnbee]

Bon voyage, great man!

[@benrosn8154]

Greatest actor and voice of all time

[@racourdav]

He and Jane Alexander in the Great White Hope were fantastic. I loved him in everything and always thought he was a handsome man with a mighty fine voice. RIP Mr. James Earl Jones

[@deborahlarson2650]

Love this man. Wonderful actor & his voice is spectacular 😄💕 Thank you for your interview.

[@kellyarmstrong153]

rip James Earl Jones will be miss😢

[@loganswiss6903]

Beautiful soul, handsome man, immensely talented artist... to hear him speak always felt like a warm hug!!! ...a devastating loss 💔💔💔

[@GregoryHSmith-th2kw]

Godspeed, Sir James Earl Jones

[@rtrich.93]

He was one of my favorite actors. Still remember getting to know him as an actor for the first time portraying Thulsa Dom in Conan. R.I.P. Mr. Jones

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

Rest in peace James Earl Jones. Long live the King. We all ost a great American ICON

[@robertjosephkeil]

A hard working actor who kept honing his craft throughout his entire life. Talent upon talent. He will be missed.

[@jayw2514]

What a wonderful person.

[@kathynemec4288]

It was wonderful to see this interview. He is a master of the voice. He takes such command of the stage. He will always be remembered for the voice of Darth Vader and his character Terrance Mann in Field of Dreams. To your family and friends, my deepest sympathy. May you Rest In Peace in God's loving arms. You definitely will be missed. 😢

[@marvinhagler4721]

Absolutely a TRUE Legend... .RIP

[@yvont3188]

R I P 💔

[@margerybritton793]

Rest in peace you remarkable, talented man🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

[@ulyssesparado2743]

A Great Soul.Thank you Sir James RIP!

[@steveconn]

My parents saw him in the original production of Fences, I saw him greeting fans during his Broadway run on Driving Miss Daisy. A long, great career. Great White Hope was his greatest role, traces of Denzel there. See that. RIP James Earl Jones ❤🎉🎉

[@johnadams4rth]

I really enjoyed his characters. He entertained me for 50 years. R.I.P.

[@SteveBrant55]

Learning that on top of everything else, he was a wonderful, "doppy" dad is just the best. Thank you for this!

[@medusagorgon9]

I remember hearing his voice for the first time as Darth Vader. My eyes were glued to the TV screen. I could not believe what I was hearing and seeing!!! Who is this guy, I thought?!!! I have loved Darth Vader ever since.🖤 And when I heard his voice again in Rogue One, I felt that age had made his voice that much better for the character.🖤 I know we all have to go, but some exits are harder than others.

[@j.l.5935]

Wonderful actor 🙏😢💐

[@BeTheLight624]

Such a powerful, incredible talent! Thank you JEJ!

[@rhaimondesuggs5127]

I first became aware of this magnificent actor when he starred on Broadway in The Great White Hope and it has been one of the greatest journeys of my life to follow his career through these many years. Rest In Heaven, good and faithful servant, well done! 🙏😇🎭👍👏🫶🥰.

[@Inkahustler]

Rest in peace “King Jaffe Joffer”🙏

[@boardcertifiable]

I hope he gets a similarly great funeral as the King did. ❤

[@douglassauvageau7262]

Basso Profundo and a radiant smile. 🥰

[@daniellentz7714]

You're definitely very much loved and you're going to be very well missed rest in peace brother from another mother Love you always Miss you always

[@sharonkaysnowton]

James Earl Jones, may you rest in peace. As for your family- God will send the Comforter.

[@chrisfinch8637]

Well, I can honestly tell you, CBS Sunday Morning, he lived the best life and long as he could, for sure. Frankly it might not have seemed like enough, but 93 years, was pretty good, to say the least. James Earl Jones was just not a man with an iconic voice, but a great human personality. We will miss a legend like him. There’s only one James Earl Jones, in this world. Rest in Peace.

[@doramena1267]

You Sir are luved more then you know, from Darth Vader, To Eddie Murphys King father, to the narrator of " The Bible" to King Mufasa and Field of Dreams! Uve made those movies " Epic" ur kindred spirit, ur loving heart and the smile that could light up the World Mr JEJ....Uve left ur Legacy for others to try to measure up...U will be greatly missed...May u RIP may u be in presence of our Father..... We luv u Sir ❤❤❤!

[@jeanandre6129]

We're mourning our genius.

[@Cwgrlup]

Awesome actor

[@dirkbabka1324]

RIP , James Earl Jones What A Class Act Period , Darth Vader Luke I Am Your Father

[@larrysouthern5098]

If a lion could talk it would sound like Mr James Earl Jones.. Thank you sir.. An Icon is gone.. May you Rest In Peace... Godspeed... ✝️

[@generalsandnapoleon]

An underrated talent. His work as Darth Vader is great. But he also terrific in the Emperor Jones.

[@BjtheLawyer_]

RIP 🙏🏾 We appreciate your talent & work you shared with us through out the years! I remember most from Sandlot. 😂

[@robertsalgado5995]

I would have loved to see him in a Broadway play

[@kathrin-mariasamarrastehle6538]

May he 🤧RIP💟💖💐💐

[@tyronehenry8183]

May GOD REST HIS SOUL 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 My All time FAVORITE ACTOR.....THE GREATEST VOICE IN HOLLYWOOD HISTORY👍

[@robertbranner1726]

R.I.P GOAT

[@luisalbertonietoduarte6589]

Descanse En Paz Gran Actor James Earl Jones. Vivirá Inmortal en sus Películas. Entrevistas. Doblaje. Extraordinario Actor. Pensé hace meses que fallecería.

[@SimonPaxton_VO]

RIP James Earl Jones. A voice for the ages. Not just in film, but also of stories and poetry. I can thoroughly recommend his reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’. So special kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYm4ZIWcd5xmZpo

[@kathrynhill5796]

Mufasa: Remember… Simba: (roars majestically) 🦁

[@janetharrison9807]

Yes! Cry the Beloved Country and Othello were my favourites❤ At first I was puzzled that his parents named him after MLK's killer but loved him after those two performances RIP Sir

[@thetinkercook5430]

He was awesome in FoDreams

[@lynnmaas2799]

Would love to hear his poems🎉

[@tristonwilson2221]

“My son works!” From Coming to America.

[@kellysmith5873]

James Earl Jones will always be Mufasa to me. Mufasa 4ever!

[@semipenguin]

I share a birthday with some awesome people. James Earl Jones was one of them. Him. Benjamin Franklin. Betty White. Michelle Obama. Jim Carrey. Kidd Rock is the only exception.

[@mpumiking6377]

😢

[@JeffreyGillespie]

That interviewer wanted him bad

[@ericjohnson9356]

they skip over one of the best movue's he made which was claudine''''''''''''' from 1974'

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@theculturedthug6609]

I thought he died a few years ago. Weird.

[@markcheeseball1837]

?

[@theculturedthug6609]

@@markcheeseball1837 I thought he died a few years ago????

[@sivileklassen]

You’re crazy

[@j.l.5935]

No way! 🙄

[@AshleyLaurenOfficial]

I met him three years ago, so defintely not. There were always A LOT of hoaxes being posted about him and Bill Cosby on and off for many years stating they died.

[@hissendaoud1373]

😂

[@christopherblack8435]

Field of Dreams ⚾ Thank you so much ⚾

[@christopherblack8435]

Field of Dreams ⚾ Thank you so much ⚾