Famous Veteran: James Earl Jones | Military.com
WEBArmy veteran James Earl Jones is most famous for playing the voice of Darth Vader. Actor James Earl Jones bypassed a medical career to become an Army officer before turning to actor....
Did James Earl Jones Serve in the Military? - VeteranLife
WEBSep 12, 2024 · But, did James Earl Jones ever serve in the military? The answer is “yes.” However, before becoming an actor and Soldier, James Earl Jones had his sights set on medical school. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jones saw his dream of becoming a doctor fizzle out.
James Earl Jones - Wikipedia
WEBA pre-med major in college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. His deep voice was praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects. [7][8] Jones made his Broadway debut in the play Sunrise at Campobello (1957).
Was James Earl Jones in the army? Military service career …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · During his military career, James Earl Jones was appointed as a member of the Pershing Rifles Drill Tam and the National Society of Scabbard and Blade.
Famed Actor Who Voiced 'Star Wars' Darth Vader Is Army Vet
WEBDec 8, 2021 · James Earl Jones is an actor whose deep bass voice is one of the most recognized in Hollywood, but before he achieved fame as an actor, he was an Army officer.
1LT James Earl Jones, U.S. Army (1953-1955)
WEBJames Earl Jones’s military service played a pivotal role in shaping his character and influencing the path of his life. His journey from the military to the world of films serves as a testament to his resilience and unwavering determination.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Jones commissioned into the Army in mid-1953, heading to the Infantry Officers Basic Course at Fort Moore (then Fort Benning) in Georgia, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. He...
Army Vet James Earl Jones, Acclaimed Actor and Voice of Darth …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King ...
James Earl Jones: Hollywood's Iconic Voice Served As An Officer …
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Actor James Earl Jones had one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. From the haunting villain of Darth Vader in Star Wars‘ to the courageous Mufasa in The Lion King, he had an impressive resume. Even more so was his service with the US Army as an officer, making him a decorated soldier both on- and off-screen.
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars ... - CNN
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Jones studied drama at the University of Michigan, served as an Army Ranger and then moved to New York, where he soon landed lead roles in Shakespearean stage productions.
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