Robert Earl Jones

Born:February 3, 1910

Place of Birth:Tate County, Mississippi, USA

Died:September 7, 2006

Known For:Acting

Biography

Robert Earl Jones (February 3, 1910 – September 7, 2006), sometimes credited as Earl Jones, was an American actor and professional boxer. One of the first prominent black film stars, Jones was a living link with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, having worked with Langston Hughes early in his career.

Jones was best known for his leading roles in films such as Lying Lips (1939) and later in his career for supporting roles in films such as The Sting (1973), Trading Places (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), and Witness (1985). He was the father of actor James Earl Jones.

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Robert Earl Jones

Filmography

Acting

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The Sting

Luther Coleman

1973

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Sleepaway Camp

Ben

1983

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The Cotton Club

Stage Door Joe

1984