Jones, James Earl

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Dates:
Birth 1931-01-17
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Actor (born in 1931) appearing in numerous films, television and the theater. Some of the many titles of productions in which he was featured are "The Great White Hope" (for which he received a Tony Award), "Dr. Strangelove," "River Niger," "The Cherry Orchard," "Of Mice and Men," and many Shakespearean plays.

From the description of James Earl Jones papers, 1972-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122486153

From the guide to the James Earl Jones collection, 1972-1973, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)

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  • African Americans in the motion picture industry
  • Unidentified flying objects

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  • Actors
  • African American actors
  • Afro

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