Jones, James Earl
Overview
| Works: | 714 works in 2,751 publications in 5 languages and 93,865 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Juvenile works Science fiction films Animated films Comedy films Children's films Sports films History |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, vac, Interviewee, Singer, Author, Host, Artist, Conceptor, Author of introduction, Other, Recipient, Speaker, Adapter |
| 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 )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- Jones, James Earl( )
- The End of the road : campaign manual from Allied Artists( Book )
- Glenda Gill collection by Glenda Eloise Gill( )
- Matewan by John Sayles( Visual )
- This is James Earl Jones by Michael J Bandler( )
- Cat on a hot tin roof by Tennessee Williams( )
- The Cannon Group, Inc., presents Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone in a Golan-Globus production Allan Quatermain and the lost city of gold( Book )
- A family thing( Book )
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Most widely held works by
James Earl Jones
The Lion King by
Rob Minkoff(
Visual
)
129 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 5,294 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
129 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 5,294 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
)
89 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 3,747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
89 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 3,747 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
John McTiernan(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for 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
62 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new technologically superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for 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
Rogue One by
Gareth Edwards(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,578 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
30 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 2,578 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
)
56 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,426 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
56 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,426 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
The Lion King II : Simba's pride by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in English and held by 2,286 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
30 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in English and held by 2,286 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
)
41 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new hope: 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
41 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 2,153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new hope: 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
Star wars by
George Lucas(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 2,119 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
20 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 2,119 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
Dr. Strangelove, or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A USAF general launches a nuclear attack on Soviet Russia. When it can't be recalled, and destruction is inevitable, all concerned sit back and wait for the destruction of the world
19 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A USAF general launches a nuclear attack on Soviet Russia. When it can't be recalled, and destruction is inevitable, all concerned sit back and wait for the destruction of the world
Clear and present danger by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA Agent Jack Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence when his mentor, Admiral James Greer becomes gravely ill. 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
41 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in English and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CIA Agent Jack Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence when his mentor, Admiral James Greer becomes gravely ill. 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
John D'earth(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,918 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
23 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,918 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
)
12 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,592 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
12 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,592 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
)
27 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,482 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
27 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,482 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
)
43 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 1,416 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
43 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 1,416 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 2016 in English and French and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
27 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Coming to America by
Shari Headley(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,308 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
30 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,308 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
Cry, the beloved country by
Alan Paton(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black minister and white land owner are united by a tragedy, with the potential for further hatred or healing
41 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,305 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
)
7 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,053 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
7 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 1,053 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
)
8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,043 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 1,043 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
Steve Barron(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A world where dreams come true and magic is real. The legendary wizard Merlin allies himself with young King Arthur pledging his mystic skills to Arthur's visionary cause of peace and justice
37 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A world where dreams come true and magic is real. The legendary wizard Merlin allies himself with young King Arthur pledging his mystic skills to Arthur's visionary cause of peace and justice
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Related Identities
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Publisher
- Hamill, Mark Actor
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor
- Fisher, Carrie Actor
- Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character)
- Ford, Harrison 1942- Actor
- Lucasfilm, Ltd Production personnel
- Broderick, Matthew 1962- Performer Actor
- Guinness, Alec 1914-2000 Actor
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation Production personnel
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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
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 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
제임스 얼 존스
ジェームズ・アール・ジョーンズ
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