Jones, James Earl
Overview
| Works: | 718 works in 2,747 publications in 5 languages and 94,900 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Children's films Juvenile works Animated films Science fiction films Comedy films Sports films History |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, vac, Interviewee, Singer, Author, Host, Author of introduction, Artist, Other, Conceptor, Recipient, Adapter, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
James Earl Jones
- James Earl Jones : voices and silences by James Earl Jones( Book )
- James Earl Jones by Judy L Hasday( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community by Gale (Firm)( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community by Michael L LaBlanc( )
- Voices and silences : with a new epilogue by James Earl Jones( Book )
- James Earl Jones : With a strong voice( Visual )
- Fantasia 2000 by Walt Disney( Visual )
- The acting of James Earl Jones by Ed Setrakian( )
- James Earl Jones: actor (Filmstrip)( Visual )
- The great white hope( Book )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- Glenda Gill collection by Glenda Eloise Gill( )
- Matewan by John Sayles( Visual )
- This is James Earl Jones by Michael J Bandler( )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- The End of the road : campaign manual from Allied Artists( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- Cat on a hot tin roof by Tennessee Williams( )
- A family thing( Book )
- The Cannon Group, Inc., presents Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone in a Golan-Globus production Allan Quatermain and the lost city of gold( Book )
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Most widely held works by
James Earl Jones
The Lion King by
Rob Minkoff(
Visual
)
114 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simba begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat and lives a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne
114 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simba begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat and lives a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne
Field of dreams by
Kevin Costner(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
80 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
The hunt for Red October by
Jerry Sherlock(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading the the United States coast under the command of Captian Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. A lone CIA analyst has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it. At the same time, the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius too
60 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading the the United States coast under the command of Captian Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. A lone CIA analyst has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it. At the same time, the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius too
The Sandlot by
David Mickey Evans(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the early 1960's, this comedy focuses on a fifth grader who can't throw a baseball but is recruited by the leader of a neighborhood gang to play on the nearby sandlot field. It's the beginning of a summer he'll never forget
53 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the early 1960's, this comedy focuses on a fifth grader who can't throw a baseball but is recruited by the leader of a neighborhood gang to play on the nearby sandlot field. It's the beginning of a summer he'll never forget
Rogue One by
Gareth Edwards(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a period of great conflict, a group of unlikely heroes led by Jyn Erso, a daring fugitive, and Cassian Andor, a rebel spy, band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction
27 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a period of great conflict, a group of unlikely heroes led by Jyn Erso, a daring fugitive, and Cassian Andor, a rebel spy, band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction
The Lion King II : Simba's pride by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in English and held by 2,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kiara and Kovu, the newest generation of the prides, experience the power of love and enjoy more of Timon and Pumbaa's antics. Kiara, Simba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. While boldly exploring the Outlands - which are strictly off-limits - she meets Kovu, a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's path. Kiara and Kovu find that they may be the only hope left for healing the rift between their two prides
28 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in English and held by 2,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kiara and Kovu, the newest generation of the prides, experience the power of love and enjoy more of Timon and Pumbaa's antics. Kiara, Simba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. While boldly exploring the Outlands - which are strictly off-limits - she meets Kovu, a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's path. Kiara and Kovu find that they may be the only hope left for healing the rift between their two prides
Star wars by
George Lucas(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rebel ship is being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker, with his new allies, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, attempt to rescue rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empires most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star
38 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rebel ship is being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker, with his new allies, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, attempt to rescue rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empires most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star
Dr. Strangelove, or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the U.S. president and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears that the Russians are poisoning the water supply in the United States
17 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the U.S. president and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears that the Russians are poisoning the water supply in the United States
Clear and present danger by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA deputy intelligence director, Jack Ryan, finds recovering laundered drug money from the Colombian cartel isn't as dangerous as the power games in the nation's capitol
38 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA deputy intelligence director, Jack Ryan, finds recovering laundered drug money from the Colombian cartel isn't as dangerous as the power games in the nation's capitol
Earth by
Jean-Michel Basquiat(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals
22 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals
Unforgivable Blackness : The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson by
Ken Burns(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man in race-obsessed America
13 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man in race-obsessed America
Star wars by
George Lucas(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2D2 and C3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia, disguised as a bounty hunter, and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the rebels
15 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2D2 and C3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia, disguised as a bounty hunter, and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the rebels
Patriot games by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A former CIA analyst vacationing with his family in London helps thwart a terrorist attack on a member of the Royal Family and becomes the target of the terrorist whose brother he killed
26 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A former CIA analyst vacationing with his family in London helps thwart a terrorist attack on a member of the Royal Family and becomes the target of the terrorist whose brother he killed
Matewan by
John Sayles(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A labor leader seeking to organize the workers of a company town sets off a powderkeg of racial hostility, corruption and betrayal in this tale of the bitter clash between unionist miners and the tyrannical coal company owners in West Virginia in the 1920's
38 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A labor leader seeking to organize the workers of a company town sets off a powderkeg of racial hostility, corruption and betrayal in this tale of the bitter clash between unionist miners and the tyrannical coal company owners in West Virginia in the 1920's
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
25 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Cry, the beloved country by
Alan Paton(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
37 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
Coming to America by
Shari Headley(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food restaurant
29 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food restaurant
The Trail of Tears: Cherokee legacy(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at the forced relocation of Cherokee tribes by the United States government from their ancestral homelands (throughout the South) to Indian Territory (in present-day Oklahoma) from 1838-1839
8 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at the forced relocation of Cherokee tribes by the United States government from their ancestral homelands (throughout the South) to Indian Territory (in present-day Oklahoma) from 1838-1839
Merlin by
Steve Barron(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legend of King Arthur, this time, from the perspective of the King's Wizard, Merlin. Merlin is a creature born of pagan magic, living in a world converting to Christianity. Merlin is beside Arthur as he gains Excalibur, builds Camelot and is betrayed by his wife, Guinevere. Merlin and Arthur are both menaced by the plots of Morgan Le Fey, her son by Arthur, Mordred, and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate
33 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legend of King Arthur, this time, from the perspective of the King's Wizard, Merlin. Merlin is a creature born of pagan magic, living in a world converting to Christianity. Merlin is beside Arthur as he gains Excalibur, builds Camelot and is betrayed by his wife, Guinevere. Merlin and Arthur are both menaced by the plots of Morgan Le Fey, her son by Arthur, Mordred, and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate
The lion guard : return of the roar by
Jeff Bennett(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of "The Lion Guard," an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain balance within the Circle of Life
8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of "The Lion Guard," an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain balance within the Circle of Life
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- Ford, Harrison 1942- Actor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Publisher
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- Lucasfilm, Ltd Production personnel
- Lucas, George 1944- Bibliographic antecedent Interviewee Author of screenplay Director Author
- Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character)
- Fisher, Carrie Actor
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor
- Hamill, Mark Actor
- Guillaume, Robert Narrator Actor
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Actors Africa African American boxers Animals Baseball Baseball players Boxers (Sports) Boxing--Tournaments Clancy, Tom, Coal Strike (West Virginia : 1920-1921) Cold War (1945-1989) Colombia Diplomatic relations Discrimination in sports Drug traffic Families Farmers Fathers and sons George, Peter, Good and evil Iowa Jackson, Joe, Jesus Christ Johnson, Jack, Jones, James Earl Kinsella, W. P Life on other planets Lion Nuclear submarines Nuclear warfare Organa, Leia--(Fictitious character) Polar bear--Migration Princes Race relations Revenge Ryan, Jack,--Sr. (Fictitious character) Simba--(Fictitious character from Disney) Skywalker, Luke--(Fictitious character) Solo, Han--(Fictitious character) Soviet Union Soviet Union.--Voenno-Morskoĭ Flot Space vehicles Space warfare Sports upsets Terrorism Uncles United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency Vader, Darth--(Fictitious character) West Virginia
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Džejms Erl Džouns
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Earl Jones, James 1931-...
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Jones, James E.
Jones, James E. 1931-
Jones, James E. Jr
Jones, James Earl Boggins 1931-
Jones, Todd
Xhejms Ërl Xhons Aktor Amerikan
Τζέιμς Ερλ Τζόουνς
Джеймс Ерл Джонс
Джеймс Ърл Джоунс
Джеймс Эрл Джонс американский актёр
Џејмс Ерл Џоунс
Ջեյմս Էրլ Ջոնս
Ջեյմս Էրլ Ջոնս ամերիկացի դերասան
ג'יימס ארל ג'ונס
ג'יימס ארל ג'ונס שחקן אמריקאי
جيمس إيرل جونز
جيمس إيرل جونز ممثل أمريكي
جیمز ارل جونز
جیمز ارل جونز صداپیشه و بازیگر آمریکایی
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