NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

The young James Earl Jones suffered from a debilitating stutter. Shy and self-conscious, young James was encouraged to try theater as a way to overcome it. Perhaps the teacher saw his future potential ...

James Earl Jones transformed his weakness into his greatest strength. He was famous as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars ...

It’s hard to believe there was a time when the voice of CNN, Darth Vader, and Mufasa didn’t want to be heard. I’ve written and spoken about this often. It’s about stuttering. James Earl Jones and I ...

CNN — (CNN) — President Joe Biden is remembering the late intrepid actor James Earl Jones. In a statement released on Tuesday, Biden wrote about last seeing Jones when the actor accepted the Lincoln ...

From rising icons to superstardom, these throwback photos capture iconic Black celebs in their early years of talent and ...

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” and Darth ...

James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home ...