Quick Facts
Born:
1910-02-03
Birthplace:
Tate County, Mississippi, USA
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Robert Earl Jones
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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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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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Known For
Trading Places
Attendant
The Sting
Luther Coleman
Witness
Custodian
Sleepaway Camp
Ben
The Cotton Club
Stage Door Joe
Maniac Cop 2
Harry
Kojak
Judge
Wild River
Sam Johnson (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor MOVIE | Ben (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Rain Without Thunder MOVIE | Old Lawyer |
| 1990 | Maniac Cop 2 MOVIE | Harry |
| 1988 | Starlight: a Musical Movie MOVIE | Joe |
| 1985 | Witness MOVIE | Custodian |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club MOVIE | Stage Door Joe |
| 1984 | A Billion for Boris MOVIE | Grandaddy |
| 1983 | Sleepaway Camp MOVIE | Ben |
| 1983 | Trading Places MOVIE | Attendant |
| 1982 | Cold River MOVIE | The Trapper |