Who were James Earl Jones parents Robert Earl Jones and Ruth Connolly?

James Earl Jones is an American actor who has been described as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” actors for his performances in film, television, and theater.

Jones is also widely regarded as “one of the greatest actors in American history”.

With a career spanning over six decades, Jones has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).

Jones has been said to possess “one of the best-known voices in show business, a stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas” to his projects, including live-action acting, voice acting, and commercial voice-overs.

James Earl Jones Parents

Who are James Earl Jones parents? Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, on January 17, 1931 to Robert Earl Jones and Ruth Connolly.

Robert Earl Jones was a boxer, butler and chauffeur and he left the family shortly after James Earl’s birth and later became a stage and screen actor in New York and Hollywood.

Jones and his father did not get to know each other until the 1950s, when they reconciled. Jones’ dad died in 2006.

Jones’ mum was a teacher and maid. She was born in 1911 and she died in 1986.

Jones has said in interviews that his parents were both of mixed African-American, Irish and Native American ancestry.

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