James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Birthday: January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Deathday: September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. He was described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Over his career, he received three Tony Awards..., two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. His deep voice has been praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.
Butterfly in the Sky

Butterfly in the Sky

Movie | 2024
Guest Narrator (archive footage)
BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy

BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy

Movie | 2024
Self (archive footage)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Patterson Cut

Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Patterson Cut

Movie | 2022
Darth Vader (voice)
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi

TV | 2022
Darth Vader (voice)
4 Episodes
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Movie | 2021
Self (archive footage)
Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America

Movie | 2021
King Jaffe Joffer
The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

TV | 2021
Self (archive footage)
One Episode
On Broadway

On Broadway

Movie | 2019
Self (archive footage)
The Space: Theatre of Survival

The Space: Theatre of Survival

Movie | 2019
Narrator
Words from a Bear

Words from a Bear

Movie | 2019
Self
The Lion King

The Lion King

Movie | 2019
Mufasa (voice)
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Movie | 2019
Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Movie | 2019
Darth Vader (voice)
Warning Shot

Warning Shot

Movie | 2018
Pendleton
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

Movie | 2017
Self
The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands

The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands

Movie | 2017
Mufasa (voice)
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2017
Self - Winner
One Episode
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

Movie | 2016
Mufasa (voice)
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater

Movie | 2016
Kilgore Trout
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Movie | 2016
Darth Vader (voice)
Star Wars Rebels

Star Wars Rebels

TV | 2016
Darth Vader (voice)
2 Episodes
Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

Movie | 2015
Hoke Colburn
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Movie | 2015
Darth Vader (voice)
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand

August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand

Movie | 2015
Self
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Movie | 2014
Ruben
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Movie | 2014
Darth Vader (voice)
The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

Movie | 2013
Frank McCarthy
Blackfish

Blackfish

Movie | 2013
Self (archive footage)
Milius

Milius

Movie | 2013
Self
Muse of Fire

Muse of Fire

Movie | 2013
Self
Joe Papp in Five Acts

Joe Papp in Five Acts

Movie | 2012
Self
An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

Movie | 2012
Self
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2012
Self - Nominee
One Episode
Strange Septembers: The Hill Abduction & the Exeter Encounter

Strange Septembers: The Hill Abduction & the Exeter Encounter

Movie | 2011
Himself
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Movie | 2010
Admiral (voice)
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Movie | 2009
The Giant (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Movie | 2009
Self (archive footage)
House

House

TV | 2009
Dibala
One Episode
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2009
Self - Guest
One Episode
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Movie | 2008
Papa Jenkins
Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men

TV | 2008
Himself
One Episode
Earth

Earth

Movie | 2007
Narrator (voice)
John, Paul, George and Ben

John, Paul, George and Ben

Movie | 2007
Narrator
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson

Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson

Movie | 2007
Self
Click

Click

Movie | 2006
Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

Movie | 2006
Darth Vader (voice)
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Movie | 2006
Jack Jefferson (segment "The Great White Hope") / Troy Maxson (segment "Fences")
Scary Movie 4

Scary Movie 4

Movie | 2006
Narrator (uncredited)
Searching for Orson

Searching for Orson

Movie | 2006
Self
The Reading Room

The Reading Room

Movie | 2005
William
The Sandlot 2

The Sandlot 2

Movie | 2005
Mr. Mertle
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'

By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'

Movie | 2005
Narrator
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Movie | 2005
Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)
Robots

Robots

Movie | 2005
Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)
Hollywood's Greatest Villains

Hollywood's Greatest Villains

Movie | 2005
Self
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2005
Self - Nominee/Presenter
One Episode
Nine Dog Christmas

Nine Dog Christmas

Movie | 2004
Storyteller (voice)
Black Indians: An American Story

Black Indians: An American Story

Movie | 2004
Narrator
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Movie | 2004
Self
The Story of Star Wars

The Story of Star Wars

Movie | 2004
Darth Vader (archive footage)
No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat

No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat

Movie | 2004
Self
According to Jim

According to Jim

TV | 2004
Royal Flush Voice (voice)
One Episode
The Great Year

The Great Year

Movie | 2003
Narrator
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

Movie | 2003
Maggie Simpson (voice)
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'

Movie | 2003
Self
Everwood

Everwood

TV | 2003
Will Cleveland
3 Episodes
Will & Grace

Will & Grace

TV | 2003
Self
One Episode
Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film

Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film

Movie | 2002
Narrator
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

TV | 2002
Self
One Episode
Finder's Fee

Finder's Fee

Movie | 2001
Avery Phillips
Disney's American Legends

Disney's American Legends

Movie | 2001
Narrator
Feast of All Saints

Feast of All Saints

Movie | 2001
Older Marcel
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

Movie | 2001
Self
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street

Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street

Movie | 2001
Mister (voice)
Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

Movie | 2000
Self - Host
Summer's End

Summer's End

Movie | 2000
Dr. William 'Bill' Blakely
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Movie | 2000
Self
Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'

Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'

Movie | 2000
Self - 'Lieutenant Lothar Zogg'
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove

The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove

Movie | 2000
Self
Antietam: A Documentary Film

Antietam: A Documentary Film

Movie | 2000
Narrator
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Movie | 2000
Undercover Angel

Undercover Angel

Movie | 1999
The Judge
Santa and Pete

Santa and Pete

Movie | 1999
James Earl Jones
Our Friend, Martin

Our Friend, Martin

Movie | 1999
Daddy King (voice)
The Annihilation of Fish

The Annihilation of Fish

Movie | 1999
Fish
On the Q.T.

On the Q.T.

Movie | 1999
Leo
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Movie | 1998
Mufasa (voice)
Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Movie | 1998
CNN Voiceover (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1998
Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Merlin

Merlin

TV | 1998
Rock of Ages
2 Episodes
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1998
Self (archive footage)
One Episode
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

Movie | 1997
Self
Gang Related

Gang Related

Movie | 1997
Arthur Baylor
What the Deaf Man Heard

What the Deaf Man Heard

Movie | 1997
Archibald Thacker
Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

Movie | 1997
Self (archive footage)
The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War

Movie | 1997
Jim Kalla
Hitler's Forgotten Victims

Hitler's Forgotten Victims

Movie | 1997
Narrator (voice) (DVD version)
Alone

Alone

Movie | 1997
Grey
Afro Promo

Afro Promo

Movie | 1997
Self (archive footage)
Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Movie | 1997
Kibosh (voice)
Good Luck

Good Luck

Movie | 1997
James Bing
Frasier

Frasier

TV | 1997
Norman Royster
One Episode
Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1

TV | 1997
Unas (Voice)
One Episode
Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street

TV | 1997
3 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1997
Archibald Thacker
One Episode
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

TV | 1997
The Angel of Angels
One Episode
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Movie | 1996
Dr. McDuffie
A Family Thing

A Family Thing

Movie | 1996
Ray Murdock
Timepiece

Timepiece

Movie | 1996
Lawrence
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

Movie | 1996
Self - Interviewee
Corwin

Corwin

Movie | 1996
Self
3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun

TV | 1996
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
19 Episodes
Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country

Movie | 1995
Rev. Stephen Kumalo
People: A Musical Celebration

People: A Musical Celebration

Movie | 1995
The Storyteller (voice)
Who's in Rabbit's House?

Who's in Rabbit's House?

Movie | 1995
Narrator (voice)
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

Movie | 1995
Host
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

Movie | 1995
Self
Jefferson in Paris

Jefferson in Paris

Movie | 1995
Madison Hemings
Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd

Movie | 1995
Narrator (uncredited)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Movie | 1995
Mufasa
Under One Roof

Under One Roof

TV | 1995
Neb Langston
6 Episodes
Signs and Wonders

Signs and Wonders

TV | 1995
Diamond
4 Episodes
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

TV | 1995
King Dakkar (voice)
One Episode
The Lion King

The Lion King

Movie | 1994
Mufasa (voice)
Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger

Movie | 1994
Admiral James Greer
Africa: The Serengeti

Africa: The Serengeti

Movie | 1994
Narrator
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

Movie | 1994
Host
Clean Slate

Clean Slate

Movie | 1994
John Dolby
Gangs: Turning the Corner

Gangs: Turning the Corner

Movie | 1994
Self
The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

Movie | 1994
Vernon Johns
Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Movie | 1994
Narrator
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Movie | 1994
James Earl Jones (uncredited)
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

Movie | 1994
Charles Lloyd
The Making of the Lion King

The Making of the Lion King

Movie | 1994
Self
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

TV | 1994
Franklin Stern
One Episode
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1994
Maggie Simpson (voice)
One Episode
Sommersby

Sommersby

Movie | 1993
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
Dreamrider

Dreamrider

Movie | 1993
Bill Perry
The Meteor Man

The Meteor Man

Movie | 1993
Earnest Moses
The Sandlot

The Sandlot

Movie | 1993
Mr. Mertle
Excessive Force

Excessive Force

Movie | 1993
Jake
Dangerous: The Short Films

Dangerous: The Short Films

Movie | 1993
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Percy & Thunder

Percy & Thunder

Movie | 1993
Percy Banks
Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Movie | 1993
Old Man Taylor
Law & Order

Law & Order

TV | 1993
Defense Attorney Horace McCoy
One Episode
Sneakers

Sneakers

Movie | 1992
Mr. Bernard Abbott
Patriot Games

Patriot Games

Movie | 1992
Adm. James Greer
Lincoln

Lincoln

Movie | 1992
Narrator (voice)
The JFK Conspiracy

The JFK Conspiracy

Movie | 1992
Self - Host
The American Film Institute Salute to ...

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

TV | 1992
Self
One Episode
The Magic of David Copperfield

The Magic of David Copperfield

TV | 1992
One Episode
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

TV | 1992
Narrator (Voice)
One Episode
Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

TV | 1992
Diablo
One Episode
Scorchers

Scorchers

Movie | 1991
Bear
Convicts

Convicts

Movie | 1991
Ben Johnson
True Identity

True Identity

Movie | 1991
James Earl Jones
Visitors from the Unknown

Visitors from the Unknown

Movie | 1991
Narrator (voice)
Portrait of Castro's Cuba

Portrait of Castro's Cuba

Movie | 1991
Host/Narrator
When It Was a Game

When It Was a Game

Movie | 1991
(voice)
Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons

TV | 1991
Gabriel Bird
12 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1991
Self - Nominee / Presenter
One Episode
The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

Movie | 1990
Vice ADM James Greer
By Dawn's Early Light

By Dawn's Early Light

Movie | 1990
Alice
Grim Prairie Tales

Grim Prairie Tales

Movie | 1990
Morrison
The Ambulance

The Ambulance

Movie | 1990
Lt. Spencer
Heat Wave

Heat Wave

Movie | 1990
Junius Johnson
Ivory Hunters

Ivory Hunters

Movie | 1990
Inspector Nkuru
Teach 109

Teach 109

Movie | 1990
Dr. Winston
Last Flight Out

Last Flight Out

Movie | 1990
Al Topping
Terrorgram

Terrorgram

Movie | 1990
Retribution (voice)
Gabriel's Fire

Gabriel's Fire

TV | 1990
Gabriel Bird
22 Episodes
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1990
Moving Man / Serak the Preparer / Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

Movie | 1989
Terrence Mann
Three Fugitives

Three Fugitives

Movie | 1989
Dugan
11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried

11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried

Movie | 1989
Narrator
Best of the Best

Best of the Best

Movie | 1989
Frank Couzo
The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

Movie | 1989
Narrator (voice)
Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark

Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark

Movie | 1989
Narrator
Coming to America

Coming to America

Movie | 1988
King Jaffe Joffer
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

Movie | 1988
Narrator (voice)
L.A. Law

L.A. Law

TV | 1988
Lee Atkins
One Episode
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1988
Chief Thad Greene
One Episode
Matewan

Matewan

Movie | 1987
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Gardens of Stone

Gardens of Stone

Movie | 1987
Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Movie | 1987
Emperor of the Night (voice)
A House Divided

A House Divided

Movie | 1987
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1987
Chief Thad Green (voice)
One Episode
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1987
Chief Thad Green
3 Episodes
CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special

TV | 1987
Detective Robb
One Episode
Highway to Heaven

Highway to Heaven

TV | 1987
Gabe Wilson
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1987
Self - Winner/Performer
One Episode
Soul Man

Soul Man

Movie | 1986
Professor Banks
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Movie | 1986
Umslopogaas
My Little Girl

My Little Girl

Movie | 1986
Ike Bailey
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp

Movie | 1986
Genie / Narrator
The Lone Star Kid

The Lone Star Kid

Movie | 1986
Holmes
Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

TV | 1986
Genie / Narrator (voice)
One Episode
City Limits

City Limits

Movie | 1985
Albert
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates

Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates

Movie | 1985
Moses

Moses

Movie | 1985
Pharaoh
Me & Mom

Me & Mom

TV | 1985
6 Episodes
The Atlanta Child Murders

The Atlanta Child Murders

TV | 1985
Major Walker
2 Episodes
The Vegas Strip War

The Vegas Strip War

Movie | 1984
Jack Madrid
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Movie | 1984
Narrator
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Movie | 1983
Darth Vader (voice)
Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow

TV | 1983
Self - Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Amy and the Angel

Amy and the Angel

Movie | 1982
Gabriel
Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian

Movie | 1982
Thulsa Doom
The Flight of Dragons

The Flight of Dragons

Movie | 1982
Ommadon (voice)
Blood Tide

Blood Tide

Movie | 1982
Frye
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

Movie | 1981
The Prisoner
The Creation

The Creation

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast

Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
God's Trombones

God's Trombones

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues

There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues

Movie | 1981
himself, voice
Long Ago and Far Away

Long Ago and Far Away

TV | 1981
Host
35 Episodes
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

Movie | 1980
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

Movie | 1980
Dane Oliver
The Me Nobody Knows

The Me Nobody Knows

Movie | 1980
Self
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1980
Self - Presenter
9 Episodes
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

TV | 1980
Father Divine
2 Episodes
Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Movie | 1979
Paul Robeson
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Movie | 1979
Self - Host
Roots: The Next Generations

Roots: The Next Generations

TV | 1979
Alex Haley
7 Episodes
Paris

Paris

TV | 1979
Woody Paris
13 Episodes
The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Movie | 1978
Darth Vader (voice)
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Movie | 1978
Self
Star Wars

Star Wars

Movie | 1977
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
A Piece of the Action

A Piece of the Action

Movie | 1977
Joshua Burke
The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Movie | 1977
Sheikh
Exorcist II: The Heretic

Exorcist II: The Heretic

Movie | 1977
Older Kokumo
The Greatest

The Greatest

Movie | 1977
Malcolm X
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

Movie | 1977
Morris Bird, Jr.
The Making of Star Wars

The Making of Star Wars

Movie | 1977
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth

TV | 1977
Balthazar
4 Episodes
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Movie | 1976
Leon
Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler

Movie | 1976
Nick Debrett
The River Niger

The River Niger

Movie | 1976
Johnny Williams
Dinah!

Dinah!

TV | 1976
Self
One Episode
Deadly Hero

Deadly Hero

Movie | 1975
Rabbit Shazam
The UFO Incident

The UFO Incident

Movie | 1975
Barney Hill
Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

TV | 1975
Long John Spoilsport
57 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1975
Self - Co-Host
One Episode
Claudine

Claudine

Movie | 1974
Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall
The Cay

The Cay

Movie | 1974
Timothy
King Lear

King Lear

Movie | 1974
King Lear
Great Performances

Great Performances

TV | 1974
King Lear
One Episode
Black Omnibus

Black Omnibus

TV | 1973
Self - Host
13 Episodes
The Man

The Man

Movie | 1972
Douglass Dilman
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Movie | 1972
Biographical Narration (voice)
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1972
Self - Guest
2 Episodes
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream

Movie | 1971
Narrator
End of the Road

End of the Road

Movie | 1970
Doctor D
The Great White Hope

The Great White Hope

Movie | 1970
Jack Jefferson
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Movie | 1970
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

TV | 1969
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1969
Self - Winner/ Performer
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1969
Self
11 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1968
Self
6 Episodes
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1968
Self
One Episode
The Comedians

The Comedians

Movie | 1967
Dr. Magiot
Tarzan

Tarzan

TV | 1967
2 Episodes
Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kildare

TV | 1966
Dr. Lou Rush
3 Episodes
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Movie | 1964
Lt. Lothar Zogg
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 1964
Reverend Harris Bonham
One Episode
East Side/West Side

East Side/West Side

TV | 1963
One Episode
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 1962
Lieutenant Andrews
One Episode
Lamp Unto My Feet

Lamp Unto My Feet

TV | 1962
One Episode
Butterfly in the Sky

Butterfly in the Sky

Movie | 2024
Guest Narrator (archive footage)
BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy

BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy

Movie | 2024
Self (archive footage)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Patterson Cut

Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Patterson Cut

Movie | 2022
Darth Vader (voice)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Movie | 2021
Self (archive footage)
Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America

Movie | 2021
King Jaffe Joffer
On Broadway

On Broadway

Movie | 2019
Self (archive footage)
The Space: Theatre of Survival

The Space: Theatre of Survival

Movie | 2019
Narrator
Words from a Bear

Words from a Bear

Movie | 2019
Self
The Lion King

The Lion King

Movie | 2019
Mufasa (voice)
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Movie | 2019
Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Movie | 2019
Darth Vader (voice)
Warning Shot

Warning Shot

Movie | 2018
Pendleton
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

Movie | 2017
Self
The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands

The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands

Movie | 2017
Mufasa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

Movie | 2016
Mufasa (voice)
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater

Movie | 2016
Kilgore Trout
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Movie | 2016
Darth Vader (voice)
Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

Movie | 2015
Hoke Colburn
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Movie | 2015
Darth Vader (voice)
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand

August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand

Movie | 2015
Self
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Movie | 2014
Ruben
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Movie | 2014
Darth Vader (voice)
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

Movie | 2013
Frank McCarthy
Blackfish

Blackfish

Movie | 2013
Self (archive footage)
Milius

Milius

Movie | 2013
Self
Muse of Fire

Muse of Fire

Movie | 2013
Self
Joe Papp in Five Acts

Joe Papp in Five Acts

Movie | 2012
Self
An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

Movie | 2012
Self
Strange Septembers: The Hill Abduction & the Exeter Encounter

Strange Septembers: The Hill Abduction & the Exeter Encounter

Movie | 2011
Himself
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Movie | 2010
Admiral (voice)
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Movie | 2009
The Giant (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Movie | 2009
Self (archive footage)
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Movie | 2008
Papa Jenkins
Earth

Earth

Movie | 2007
Narrator (voice)
John, Paul, George and Ben

John, Paul, George and Ben

Movie | 2007
Narrator
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson

Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson

Movie | 2007
Self
Click

Click

Movie | 2006
Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited)
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

Movie | 2006
Darth Vader (voice)
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Movie | 2006
Jack Jefferson (segment "The Great White Hope") / Troy Maxson (segment "Fences")
Scary Movie 4

Scary Movie 4

Movie | 2006
Narrator (uncredited)
Searching for Orson

Searching for Orson

Movie | 2006
Self
The Reading Room

The Reading Room

Movie | 2005
William
The Sandlot 2

The Sandlot 2

Movie | 2005
Mr. Mertle
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'

By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X'

Movie | 2005
Narrator
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Movie | 2005
Darth Vader (voice - uncredited)
Robots

Robots

Movie | 2005
Voice Box at Hardware Store (voice)
Hollywood's Greatest Villains

Hollywood's Greatest Villains

Movie | 2005
Self
Nine Dog Christmas

Nine Dog Christmas

Movie | 2004
Storyteller (voice)
Black Indians: An American Story

Black Indians: An American Story

Movie | 2004
Narrator
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Movie | 2004
Self
The Story of Star Wars

The Story of Star Wars

Movie | 2004
Darth Vader (archive footage)
No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat

No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat

Movie | 2004
Self
The Great Year

The Great Year

Movie | 2003
Narrator
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

Movie | 2003
Maggie Simpson (voice)
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'

Movie | 2003
Self
Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film

Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film

Movie | 2002
Narrator
Finder's Fee

Finder's Fee

Movie | 2001
Avery Phillips
Disney's American Legends

Disney's American Legends

Movie | 2001
Narrator
Feast of All Saints

Feast of All Saints

Movie | 2001
Older Marcel
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

Movie | 2001
Self
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street

Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street

Movie | 2001
Mister (voice)
Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

Movie | 2000
Self - Host
Summer's End

Summer's End

Movie | 2000
Dr. William 'Bill' Blakely
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Movie | 2000
Self
Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'

Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'

Movie | 2000
Self - 'Lieutenant Lothar Zogg'
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove

The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove

Movie | 2000
Self
Antietam: A Documentary Film

Antietam: A Documentary Film

Movie | 2000
Narrator
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Movie | 2000
Undercover Angel

Undercover Angel

Movie | 1999
The Judge
Santa and Pete

Santa and Pete

Movie | 1999
James Earl Jones
Our Friend, Martin

Our Friend, Martin

Movie | 1999
Daddy King (voice)
The Annihilation of Fish

The Annihilation of Fish

Movie | 1999
Fish
On the Q.T.

On the Q.T.

Movie | 1999
Leo
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Movie | 1998
Mufasa (voice)
Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Movie | 1998
CNN Voiceover (voice)
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

Movie | 1997
Self
Gang Related

Gang Related

Movie | 1997
Arthur Baylor
What the Deaf Man Heard

What the Deaf Man Heard

Movie | 1997
Archibald Thacker
Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

Movie | 1997
Self (archive footage)
The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War

Movie | 1997
Jim Kalla
Hitler's Forgotten Victims

Hitler's Forgotten Victims

Movie | 1997
Narrator (voice) (DVD version)
Alone

Alone

Movie | 1997
Grey
Afro Promo

Afro Promo

Movie | 1997
Self (archive footage)
Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Movie | 1997
Kibosh (voice)
Good Luck

Good Luck

Movie | 1997
James Bing
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Movie | 1996
Dr. McDuffie
A Family Thing

A Family Thing

Movie | 1996
Ray Murdock
Timepiece

Timepiece

Movie | 1996
Lawrence
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

Movie | 1996
Self - Interviewee
Corwin

Corwin

Movie | 1996
Self
Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country

Movie | 1995
Rev. Stephen Kumalo
People: A Musical Celebration

People: A Musical Celebration

Movie | 1995
The Storyteller (voice)
Who's in Rabbit's House?

Who's in Rabbit's House?

Movie | 1995
Narrator (voice)
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

Movie | 1995
Host
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

Movie | 1995
Self
Jefferson in Paris

Jefferson in Paris

Movie | 1995
Madison Hemings
Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd

Movie | 1995
Narrator (uncredited)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Movie | 1995
Mufasa
The Lion King

The Lion King

Movie | 1994
Mufasa (voice)
Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger

Movie | 1994
Admiral James Greer
Africa: The Serengeti

Africa: The Serengeti

Movie | 1994
Narrator
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

Movie | 1994
Host
Clean Slate

Clean Slate

Movie | 1994
John Dolby
Gangs: Turning the Corner

Gangs: Turning the Corner

Movie | 1994
Self
The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

Movie | 1994
Vernon Johns
Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Bah, Humbug!: The Story of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Movie | 1994
Narrator
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Movie | 1994
James Earl Jones (uncredited)
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

Movie | 1994
Charles Lloyd
The Making of the Lion King

The Making of the Lion King

Movie | 1994
Self
Sommersby

Sommersby

Movie | 1993
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
Dreamrider

Dreamrider

Movie | 1993
Bill Perry
The Meteor Man

The Meteor Man

Movie | 1993
Earnest Moses
The Sandlot

The Sandlot

Movie | 1993
Mr. Mertle
Excessive Force

Excessive Force

Movie | 1993
Jake
Dangerous: The Short Films

Dangerous: The Short Films

Movie | 1993
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Percy & Thunder

Percy & Thunder

Movie | 1993
Percy Banks
Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Movie | 1993
Old Man Taylor
Sneakers

Sneakers

Movie | 1992
Mr. Bernard Abbott
Patriot Games

Patriot Games

Movie | 1992
Adm. James Greer
Lincoln

Lincoln

Movie | 1992
Narrator (voice)
The JFK Conspiracy

The JFK Conspiracy

Movie | 1992
Self - Host
Scorchers

Scorchers

Movie | 1991
Bear
Convicts

Convicts

Movie | 1991
Ben Johnson
True Identity

True Identity

Movie | 1991
James Earl Jones
Visitors from the Unknown

Visitors from the Unknown

Movie | 1991
Narrator (voice)
Portrait of Castro's Cuba

Portrait of Castro's Cuba

Movie | 1991
Host/Narrator
When It Was a Game

When It Was a Game

Movie | 1991
(voice)
The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

Movie | 1990
Vice ADM James Greer
By Dawn's Early Light

By Dawn's Early Light

Movie | 1990
Alice
Grim Prairie Tales

Grim Prairie Tales

Movie | 1990
Morrison
The Ambulance

The Ambulance

Movie | 1990
Lt. Spencer
Heat Wave

Heat Wave

Movie | 1990
Junius Johnson
Ivory Hunters

Ivory Hunters

Movie | 1990
Inspector Nkuru
Teach 109

Teach 109

Movie | 1990
Dr. Winston
Last Flight Out

Last Flight Out

Movie | 1990
Al Topping
Terrorgram

Terrorgram

Movie | 1990
Retribution (voice)
Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

Movie | 1989
Terrence Mann
Three Fugitives

Three Fugitives

Movie | 1989
Dugan
11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried

11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried

Movie | 1989
Narrator
Best of the Best

Best of the Best

Movie | 1989
Frank Couzo
The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

Movie | 1989
Narrator (voice)
Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark

Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark

Movie | 1989
Narrator
Coming to America

Coming to America

Movie | 1988
King Jaffe Joffer
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

Movie | 1988
Narrator (voice)
Matewan

Matewan

Movie | 1987
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Gardens of Stone

Gardens of Stone

Movie | 1987
Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Movie | 1987
Emperor of the Night (voice)
A House Divided

A House Divided

Movie | 1987
Soul Man

Soul Man

Movie | 1986
Professor Banks
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Movie | 1986
Umslopogaas
My Little Girl

My Little Girl

Movie | 1986
Ike Bailey
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp

Movie | 1986
Genie / Narrator
The Lone Star Kid

The Lone Star Kid

Movie | 1986
Holmes
City Limits

City Limits

Movie | 1985
Albert
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates

Visual Pathfinders: Robert Abel & Associates

Movie | 1985
Moses

Moses

Movie | 1985
Pharaoh
The Vegas Strip War

The Vegas Strip War

Movie | 1984
Jack Madrid
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Movie | 1984
Narrator
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Movie | 1983
Darth Vader (voice)
Amy and the Angel

Amy and the Angel

Movie | 1982
Gabriel
Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian

Movie | 1982
Thulsa Doom
The Flight of Dragons

The Flight of Dragons

Movie | 1982
Ommadon (voice)
Blood Tide

Blood Tide

Movie | 1982
Frye
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

Movie | 1981
The Prisoner
The Creation

The Creation

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast

Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
God's Trombones

God's Trombones

Movie | 1981
Narrator (voice)
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues

There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues

Movie | 1981
himself, voice
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

Movie | 1980
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

Movie | 1980
Dane Oliver
The Me Nobody Knows

The Me Nobody Knows

Movie | 1980
Self
Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Movie | 1979
Paul Robeson
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Movie | 1979
Self - Host
The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Movie | 1978
Darth Vader (voice)
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Movie | 1978
Self
Star Wars

Star Wars

Movie | 1977
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
A Piece of the Action

A Piece of the Action

Movie | 1977
Joshua Burke
The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Movie | 1977
Sheikh
Exorcist II: The Heretic

Exorcist II: The Heretic

Movie | 1977
Older Kokumo
The Greatest

The Greatest

Movie | 1977
Malcolm X
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

Movie | 1977
Morris Bird, Jr.
The Making of Star Wars

The Making of Star Wars

Movie | 1977
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Movie | 1976
Leon
Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler

Movie | 1976
Nick Debrett
The River Niger

The River Niger

Movie | 1976
Johnny Williams
Deadly Hero

Deadly Hero

Movie | 1975
Rabbit Shazam
The UFO Incident

The UFO Incident

Movie | 1975
Barney Hill
Claudine

Claudine

Movie | 1974
Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall
The Cay

The Cay

Movie | 1974
Timothy
King Lear

King Lear

Movie | 1974
King Lear
The Man

The Man

Movie | 1972
Douglass Dilman
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Movie | 1972
Biographical Narration (voice)
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Legacy of a Dream

Movie | 1971
Narrator
End of the Road

End of the Road

Movie | 1970
Doctor D
The Great White Hope

The Great White Hope

Movie | 1970
Jack Jefferson
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Movie | 1970
Self (archive footage)
The Comedians

The Comedians

Movie | 1967
Dr. Magiot
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Movie | 1964
Lt. Lothar Zogg
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi

TV | 2022
Darth Vader (voice)
4 Episodes
The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

TV | 2021
Self (archive footage)
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2017
Self - Winner
One Episode
Star Wars Rebels

Star Wars Rebels

TV | 2016
Darth Vader (voice)
2 Episodes
The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2012
Self - Nominee
One Episode
House

House

TV | 2009
Dibala
One Episode
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2009
Self - Guest
One Episode
Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men

TV | 2008
Himself
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 2005
Self - Nominee/Presenter
One Episode
According to Jim

According to Jim

TV | 2004
Royal Flush Voice (voice)
One Episode
Everwood

Everwood

TV | 2003
Will Cleveland
3 Episodes
Will & Grace

Will & Grace

TV | 2003
Self
One Episode
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

TV | 2002
Self
One Episode
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1998
Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Merlin

Merlin

TV | 1998
Rock of Ages
2 Episodes
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1998
Self (archive footage)
One Episode
Frasier

Frasier

TV | 1997
Norman Royster
One Episode
Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1

TV | 1997
Unas (Voice)
One Episode
Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street

TV | 1997
3 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1997
Archibald Thacker
One Episode
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

TV | 1997
The Angel of Angels
One Episode
3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun

TV | 1996
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
19 Episodes
Under One Roof

Under One Roof

TV | 1995
Neb Langston
6 Episodes
Signs and Wonders

Signs and Wonders

TV | 1995
Diamond
4 Episodes
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

TV | 1995
King Dakkar (voice)
One Episode
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

TV | 1994
Franklin Stern
One Episode
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1994
Maggie Simpson (voice)
One Episode
Law & Order

Law & Order

TV | 1993
Defense Attorney Horace McCoy
One Episode
The American Film Institute Salute to ...

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

TV | 1992
Self
One Episode
The Magic of David Copperfield

The Magic of David Copperfield

TV | 1992
One Episode
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

TV | 1992
Narrator (Voice)
One Episode
Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

TV | 1992
Diablo
One Episode
Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons

TV | 1991
Gabriel Bird
12 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1991
Self - Nominee / Presenter
One Episode
Gabriel's Fire

Gabriel's Fire

TV | 1990
Gabriel Bird
22 Episodes
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 1990
Moving Man / Serak the Preparer / Narrator (voice)
One Episode
L.A. Law

L.A. Law

TV | 1988
Lee Atkins
One Episode
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1988
Chief Thad Greene
One Episode
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1987
Chief Thad Green (voice)
One Episode
Mathnet

Mathnet

TV | 1987
Chief Thad Green
3 Episodes
CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special

TV | 1987
Detective Robb
One Episode
Highway to Heaven

Highway to Heaven

TV | 1987
Gabe Wilson
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1987
Self - Winner/Performer
One Episode
Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

TV | 1986
Genie / Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Me & Mom

Me & Mom

TV | 1985
6 Episodes
The Atlanta Child Murders

The Atlanta Child Murders

TV | 1985
Major Walker
2 Episodes
Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow

TV | 1983
Self - Narrator (voice)
One Episode
Long Ago and Far Away

Long Ago and Far Away

TV | 1981
Host
35 Episodes
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1980
Self - Presenter
9 Episodes
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

TV | 1980
Father Divine
2 Episodes
Roots: The Next Generations

Roots: The Next Generations

TV | 1979
Alex Haley
7 Episodes
Paris

Paris

TV | 1979
Woody Paris
13 Episodes
Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth

TV | 1977
Balthazar
4 Episodes
Dinah!

Dinah!

TV | 1976
Self
One Episode
Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

TV | 1975
Long John Spoilsport
57 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1975
Self - Co-Host
One Episode
Great Performances

Great Performances

TV | 1974
King Lear
One Episode
Black Omnibus

Black Omnibus

TV | 1973
Self - Host
13 Episodes
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1972
Self - Guest
2 Episodes
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

TV | 1969
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1969
Self - Winner/ Performer
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1969
Self
11 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1968
Self
6 Episodes
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1968
Self
One Episode
Tarzan

Tarzan

TV | 1967
2 Episodes
Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kildare

TV | 1966
Dr. Lou Rush
3 Episodes
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 1964
Reverend Harris Bonham
One Episode
East Side/West Side

East Side/West Side

TV | 1963
One Episode
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 1962
Lieutenant Andrews
One Episode
Lamp Unto My Feet

Lamp Unto My Feet

TV | 1962
One Episode