Jones, James Earl
Overview
| Works: | 606 works in 2,509 publications in 7 languages and 94,479 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Children's films Animated films Juvenile works Comedy films Action and adventure films History Sports films Musical films |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, vac, Interviewee, Singer, Author, Host, Artist, Conceptor, Other, Author of introduction, Speaker, Adapter, Recipient |
| 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 )
- 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 )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- La gran esperanza blanca = (The Great white hope)( Visual )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- Cat on a hot tin roof by Tennessee Williams( )
- The End of the road : campaign manual from Allied Artists( Book )
- The Cannon Group, Inc., presents Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone in a Golan-Globus production Allan Quatermain and the lost city of gold( Book )
- James Earl Jones: Overcoming Adversity by Judy L Hasday( Book )
- The great white hope( Book )
- This is James Earl Jones by Michael J Bandler( )
- Glenda Gill collection by Glenda Eloise Gill( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community by Barbara C Bigelow( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( )
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Most widely held works by
James Earl Jones
The Lion King by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
93 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,365 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, Simba 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 Scar and reclaim his rightful throne
93 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,365 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, Simba 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 Scar and reclaim his rightful throne
Field of dreams by
Phil Alden Robinson(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
70 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
The Lion King II : Simba's pride by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,902 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
36 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,902 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
The hunt for Red October by
Jerry Sherlock(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading the United States coast under the command of Captain 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
54 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading the United States coast under the command of Captain 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 : heading home by
David Mickey Evans(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifth-grader Scotty Smalls has just moved into town with his parents. The local kids call him a Dork because he can't even throw a baseball. That changes when the leader of the neighborhood gang recruits him to play on the nearby sandlot field. It's the beginning of a magical summer of baseball, wild adventures, first kisses, and fearsome confrontations with the dreaded Beast and its owner who live behind the left field fence. Soon nine boys have become best friends, Scotty is part of a team, and their leader has become a local legend
55 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifth-grader Scotty Smalls has just moved into town with his parents. The local kids call him a Dork because he can't even throw a baseball. That changes when the leader of the neighborhood gang recruits him to play on the nearby sandlot field. It's the beginning of a magical summer of baseball, wild adventures, first kisses, and fearsome confrontations with the dreaded Beast and its owner who live behind the left field fence. Soon nine boys have become best friends, Scotty is part of a team, and their leader has become a local legend
Rogue One by
Gareth Edwards(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,350 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
19 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,350 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
Dr. Strangelove, or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the President of the U.S. and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a nuclear holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears the Soviets are poisoning the U.S. water supply
25 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the President of the U.S. and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a nuclear holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears the Soviets are poisoning the U.S. water supply
Clear and present danger by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,999 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 3 languages and held by 1,999 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
The Trail of Tears: Cherokee legacy(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,955 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
13 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,955 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
Earth by
Patrick Stewart(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,946 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
21 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,946 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
)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the 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
7 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the 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
Patriot games by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,466 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
25 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,466 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
)
35 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,391 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
35 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,391 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
)
27 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
27 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Cry, the beloved country by
Darrell Roodt(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
36 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,347 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
)
24 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,176 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
24 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,176 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 lion guard : return of the roar by
Jeff Bennett(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,102 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 1,102 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
Merlin by
Isaac Albéniz(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,098 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 and Mordred, her son by Arthur, and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate
30 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,098 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 and Mordred, her son by Arthur, and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate
Star wars by
George Lucas(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Luke Skywalker seeks out the mysterious Jedi master Yoda while Han Solo and Princess Leia outrun the Imperial fleet en route to Cloud City
9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Luke Skywalker seeks out the mysterious Jedi master Yoda while Han Solo and Princess Leia outrun the Imperial fleet en route to Cloud City
Fantasia 2000 by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated images are coupled with classical music favorites in a new version of the 1940 Fantasia, with seven new segments and the original "Sorcerer's apprentice."
9 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated images are coupled with classical music favorites in a new version of the 1940 Fantasia, with seven new segments and the original "Sorcerer's apprentice."
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Related Identities
- Ford, Harrison 1942- Actor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Publisher Distributor
- Hamill, Mark Actor
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation Production personnel
- Lucasfilm, Ltd Production personnel
- Broderick, Matthew 1962- Performer Actor
- Williams, John 1932- Composer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Lucas, George 1944- Interviewee Author of screenplay Director Producer Author
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor
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Actors Africa African American boxers Animals Apartheid Baseball Baseball players Boxers (Sports) Boxing--Tournaments Cherokee Indians 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, Johnson, Jack, Jones, James Earl Kinsella, W. P Lion Merlin (Legendary character) Nuclear submarines Nuclear warfare Paton, Alan Polar bear--Migration Princes Race relations Revenge Ryan, Jack,--Sr. (Fictitious character) Simba (Fictitious character : Disney) South Africa Soviet Union Soviet Union.--Voenno-Morskoĭ Flot Space vehicles Space warfare Sports upsets Terrorism Trail of Tears (1838-1839) Uncles United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency West Virginia
Alternative Names
Džejms Erl Džouns
Earl Jones, James
Earl Jones, James 1931-...
Iacobus Earl Jones
James Earl Jones acteur américain
James Earl Jones actor american
James Earl Jones actor estadounidense
James Earl Jones actor estatunidenc
James Earl Jones afro-amerikanischer Schauspieler
James Earl Jones ameerika näitleja
James Earl Jones americký herec
James Earl Jones Amerikaans acteur
James Earl Jones amerikansk skuespiller
James Earl Jones amerikāņu aktieris
James Earl Jones amerykański aktor
James Earl Jones attore statunitense
James Earl Jones US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
James Earl Jones yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
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
เจมส์ เอิร์ล โจนส์
제임스 얼 존스
ジェームズ・アール・ジョーンズ
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