James Earl Jones was born in 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA. At an early age he started to take dramatic lessons to calm himself down. It appeared to work as he has since starred in many films over a 40-year period, beginning with the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). Probably best known for his role as Darth Vader (for the voice only, as the man in the Darth Vader suit was David Prowse, whose voice was dubbed because of his British West Country accent). Has appeared on "The Simpsons" (1989) a couple of times and played Mufasa in The Lion King (1994). James Earl Jones will return as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).
2006-10-14 10:41:59
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answered by katyzta 3
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It's known as General American or Standard Midwestern. It's the dialect taught to most actors because it's considered neutral and free of regional characteristics. It's simply the least offensive accent to the average American.
Newscasters and weather reporters are often sent to my area of Ohio to pick up the accent before being promoted to national news coverage. It's pretty neat.
2006-10-14 17:50:08
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answered by ? 5
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I have a very sensible opinion on this subject. The actor has an American accent. I've heard him speak many times. I've seen his performances in movies and seen him speak in interviews. His voice is distinctive not because of its 'accent' but for its deep tonality.
2006-10-14 17:45:25
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answered by voltaire 3
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Tatooinian.
(that's a joke: Jones was Darth Vader's voice).
I think he's a Southerner.
2006-10-15 00:51:42
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answered by manabovetime 3
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He has an American accent. He just has a deep, refined voice.
2006-10-14 18:27:35
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answered by robee 7
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his accent comes from itelligence. Its a very small land with not many people in its population. They let me visit one time and i was kicked out
2006-10-14 17:45:18
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answered by 77greyghost 2
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American
2006-10-15 15:32:59
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answered by Lady Lex 2
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American
2006-10-14 18:11:44
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answered by newyorkgal71 7
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i'm sorry it's his own. he's just an ordinary american.
2006-10-14 17:45:27
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answered by Nora G 7
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who cares?
2006-10-14 22:18:43
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answered by jimmyvulmerfan 2
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