From memorable meetings to seeing him on stage, and learning late that he had voiced Darth Vader, Guardian readers remember a great and generous actor
in 2010 for a moment after seeing the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Novello theatre in London. It was an all-black cast with James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad as well as Sanaa Lathan and Adrian Lester. It was quite the experience, especially as a black woman. I was a fan of James Earl Jones because of Coming to America, and Roots, so seeing him in the flesh and being able to say hello and tell him and how much I loved the play was exciting.
and Star Wars in English and it added a new layer to who he was an an actor and a new dimension to Darth Vader and Mufasa. I decided that the original versions were much better than the dubbed ones and that dubbing his iconic voice was a crime that should be punished!Star Wars as a kid and seeing Darth Vader for the first time. I recall how imposing he was, and his voice was extremely important to that. I will always remember the iconic, “I am your father” line that he delivered and the sheer shock of the twist of Luke’s relationship to Vader. Jones’s deep, majestic voice has inspired many emotions in me over the years. Terror, joy, wonder, humour. Truly a legend of cinema.
“I try to come as much as possible in the fall because my wife loves to shop here before the holidays!” he chuckled. I said “I must let you go”, realising he was still in the back of his people carrier with the driver patiently waiting. James had a pen in one hand and we ended up in a strange right-hand left-hand handshake which resulted in more laughter. I turned to walk away and heard a booming “Hey!” and turned back.
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