The Voice behind Lord Vader: James Earl Jones’ Repertoire
James Earl Jones created the best voice in film history, Darth Vader. He did not start out as a well known voice actor; however, he started out as a child who had a monumental stutter. When he moved in with his grandparents and at school had to stand up and read a poem he had written, he found he did not stutter. He found that when he was in front of people reading a script he, did not stutter, and this is what lead him to acting.
James Earl Jones has done very extraordinary television work such as Gabriel’s Fire, The next Generation and Paul Robeson, and many more. James Earl Jones has appeared in more than fifty films including Field of Dreams, and the Beloved Country. However, even though he as be in so many television shows, and movies his greatest work and what he will for ever be remembered for the voice of Darth Vader.
It has been said that with out his voice the film would not have been as popular as it was. His voice was priceless, and that it only cost around seven thousand dollars, it was a bargain to be the best voice in the history of cinema.