Jones, James Earl
Overview
| Works: | 773 works in 3,139 publications in 5 languages and 96,693 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Juvenile works Children's films Science fiction films Animated films Comedy films Sports films History |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, vac, Interviewee, Singer, Author, Host, Other, Author of introduction, Artist, Conceptor, Recipient, fmk, 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( )
- Welcome home Roscoe Jenkins( Book )
- James Earl Jones: actor (Filmstrip)( Visual )
- The great white hope( Book )
- Cat on a hot tin roof by Tennessee Williams( )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- The Cannon Group, Inc., presents Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone in a Golan-Globus production Allan Quatermain and the lost city of gold( Book )
- The End of the road : campaign manual from Allied Artists( Book )
- Matewan by John Sayles( Visual )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- A family thing( Book )
- Glenda Gill collection by Glenda Eloise Gill( )
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Most widely held works by
James Earl Jones
The Lion King by
Rob Minkoff(
Visual
)
135 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 5,275 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
135 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 5,275 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
)
98 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 3,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
98 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 3,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
Rogue One by
Gareth Edwards(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 2016 and 2019 in English and held by 2,639 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
32 editions published between 2016 and 2019 in English and held by 2,639 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 Sandlot by
Thomas Guiry(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,451 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
62 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,451 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
Star wars by
Richard Marquand(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1990 and 2020 in English and held by 2,201 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
44 editions published between 1990 and 2020 in English and held by 2,201 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
Star wars by
George Lucas(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,165 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
45 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,165 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
The Lion King II : Simba's pride by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and held by 2,107 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
26 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and held by 2,107 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
Dr. Strangelove, or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,104 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
20 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,104 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
)
42 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA Agent Jack Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence when his mentor, Admiral James Greer becomes gravely illustrations His first assignment is to investigate the murder of one of the president's friends, a prominent U.S. businessman with secret ties to Colombian drug cartels. Caught in the crossfire, Ryan takes matters into his own hands
42 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA Agent Jack Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence when his mentor, Admiral James Greer becomes gravely illustrations His first assignment is to investigate the murder of one of the president's friends, a prominent U.S. businessman with secret ties to Colombian drug cartels. Caught in the crossfire, Ryan takes matters into his own hands
Earth by
Unesco(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,889 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
24 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,889 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
The lion king(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in English and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery
9 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in English and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery
The hunt for Red October by
Jerry Sherlock(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in English and held by 1,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 1984, the USSR's best submarine captain in their newest sub violates orders and heads for the USA. Is he trying to defect, or to start a war? "--IMDb
9 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in English and held by 1,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 1984, the USSR's best submarine captain in their newest sub violates orders and heads for the USA. Is he trying to defect, or to start a war? "--IMDb
Unforgivable blackness : the rise and fall of Jack Johnson by
Ken Burns(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 1,583 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
15 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 1,583 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
Patriot games by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,494 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
29 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,494 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
)
44 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 1,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of a bitter clash between union and coal company in West Virginia in the 1920's
44 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 1,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of a bitter clash between union and coal company in West Virginia in the 1920's
Coming to America by
Shari Headley(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,381 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
38 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,381 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
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
28 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Cry, the beloved country by
Alan Paton(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
42 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
The Trail of Tears: Cherokee legacy(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2006 and 2019 in English and held by 1,046 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
10 editions published between 2006 and 2019 in English and held by 1,046 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
The lion guard : return of the roar(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,044 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
11 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,044 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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- Walt Disney Pictures
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- Sabella, Ernie Singer Actor
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor
- Guillaume, Robert Narrator Actor
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Džejms Erl Džouns
Earl Jones, James
Earl Jones, James 1931-...
Iacobus Earl Jones
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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 Ерл Джонс американський актор
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 ומדבב אמריקאי
جيمس إيرل جونز
جيمس إيرل جونز ممثل أمريكي
جیمز ارل جونز
جیمز ارل جونز صداپیشه و بازیگر آمریکایی
জেমস আর্ল জোন্স মার্কিন অভিনেতা
เจมส์ เอิร์ล โจนส์
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