if your childhood was shaped by Darth Vader's Menace and Mufasa's wisdom James L Jones is the legend behind it all born with a stutter James L Jones transformed his biggest challenge into his greatest strength with a voice that could command the attention of millions he brought to life some of the most unforgettable characters in film and Theater history from The Towering presence of Darth Vader to the fatherly warmth of Mufasa his performances were master class in versatility and depth but his impact wasn't just in the roles he played it was in the doors he opened for future generations of actors breaking barriers and championing diversity in Hollywood with a career spanning over seven decades Jones earned accolades that include Tony's emy's and an honorary Oscar even as he exits the stage his voice continues to resonate a beacon of inspiration and resilience James Earl Jones didn't just act he spoke to our souls thank you you Mr Jones for giving us voices we'll never forget