RIP James Earl Jones

[Prodigus Filius]

Acting tour de force.
RIP

 

[Winslow]

An absolutely immense talent, and a truly inspirational human being.

Here's another early one, written by none other than Rod Serling:

The Man (1972 film) - Wikipedia

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[H K]

Damn.... no one said 'guppy' like JEJ, and there will never be another Thulsa Doom.

I didnt get this connection at ALL, as theres a local rock band named Thulsa Doom.
I was scratching my head trying to figure out the connection.
Guess I have to watch Conan the Barbarian now to educate myself.

RIP J.E.J.

 

[2saddleslab]

Legendary actor & voice. RIP, JEJ.

 

[Winslow]

Guess I have to watch Conan the Barbarian now to educate myself.

You should. How else is one to learn what is best in life?

 

[dwm74]

Oh my, this is sad news for me. I 100% link Mr. Jones to the movie Field of Dreams. That speech he gave to Ray made me cry the first time I heard it, and almost does so still to this day.

-Mike

Ditto here. By far my favorite movie, seen it about 70 times. And I always rewind that speech a few times.

"People will come, Ray. People will most definitely come."

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Every movie he appeared in was just that much better for having his presence in it. One of a kind.

 

[H K]

You should. How else is one to learn what is best in life?

Thats definitely not a quote from Conan, right? RIGHT?

 

[Winslow]

Thats definitely not a quote from Conan, right? RIGHT?

No google for you! Go watch movie!

 

[Justinian]

Luke...I'm your father...

"No, I am your father."

Probably the most misquoted line in history.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

"No, I am your father."

Probably the most misquoted line in history.

There's very good reasons that my best vocal work is done in doo-wop...

 

[hbarcat]

One of his last roles was to play a fictionalised version of himself on the sitcom TBBT. It shows the man's sense of humor.

In this scene, he's playing "ding dong ditch" with Carrie Fisher.

Trivia: Doing the scene for this show is the first and only time James Earl Jones ever met Carrie Fisher.

 

[FilterFunk]

Way too much greatness to include all of it, so I'll just leave this here. Rest in peace, Mr. Jones, and thanks for everything.

 

[MrAB4003]

RIP James Earl Jones!

I feel this is a good time to note that The Imperial March (Darth Vader's theme from Star Wars) was based on Chopin's Funeral March in Bb Minor.

 

[Jeff Scott]

 

[MJ5150]

One of his last roles was to play a fictionalised version of himself on the sitcom TBBT. It shows the man's sense of humor.

In this scene, he's playing "ding dong ditch" with Carrie Fisher.

Trivia: Doing the scene for this show is the first and only time James Earl Jones ever met Carrie Fisher.

Interesting fact. I just figured all the folks who work together as characters on a movie all know each other.

-Mike

 

[GregC]

 

[5StringBlues]

A one of the kind Talent. Irreplaceable

 

[Krisfield]

A voice of the 70’s I vividly remember. RIP.