James Earl Jones, Actor Whose Voice Could Menace or Melt, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones:

... and then when Lucas put the film together he realized he wanted a darker voice or a bass voice, so ... [1995]

George had hired David Prowse, but he said he wanted a so-called "darker" voice. Not in terms of ethnic, but in terms of timbre. [2004]

[1995] https://youtu.be/JxDy5-asajo?t=199

[2004] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416716/characters/nm0000469

GolfPopper 2y

I guess this means that Vader's voice will be machine more than man now.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/james...

djangelic 2y

James Earl Jones gave life to some of the most memorable characters in film history. His voice and presence will echo through the generations. Rest in peace, and thank you for your powerful legacy.

jgoewert 2y

I know people remember his voice for Vader.

But I think Thulsa Doom from Conan was a prime character he portrayed. Intimidating and soft. Scary, yet beguiling.

kernelsanderz 2y

https://archive.is/S7UEJ

swifthesitation 2y

Voice of my childhood. Thank you for all the memories.

diegoholiveira 2y

R.I.P. great Commander Adama.

donohoe 2y

Commander Adama was played by Edward James Olmos, and in the original 1978 series, by Lorne Greene.

diegoholiveira 2y

My mistake. Thanks for pointing out

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