Net Worth | $40 Million |
Name | James Earl Jones |
Date of Birth | 17 January 1931 |
Age | 91 Years Old |
Gender | Male |
James Earl Jones Net Worth
$40 Million
James Earl Jones is an American actor and model. As of 2022, James Earl Jones’s net worth is $40 million. Earl has been accoladed as one of the most coveted actors of the century and also got the laurels of being versatile and distinguished. His career spans an era consisting of six decades as he has been in the industry from 1953 till now.
Jones anticipated being sent to Korea as quickly as he was commissioned as a 2nd commanding officer since the conflict there was becoming worse. He was a part-time stage assistant at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, Michigan, where he had previously played, while he awaited his commands.
James Earl Jones Wiki/Biography
Born on 17 January 1931, James Earl Jones’s age is 91 Years Old as of 2022. He was born and brought up in Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States. There he spent most of his earlier days. He currently resides in Pawling, New York, United States. James is an American citizen. He follows the religious faith of Catholic Christian religion.
He attributes his ability to break his seclusion to his English instructor Donald Crouch, who noticed that he had a talent for composing poems. He was persuaded by Crouch to recite poems publicly to the classroom as a way to overcome his fear to interact.
Name | James Earl Jones |
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Date of Birth | 17 January 1931 |
Age | 91 Years Old |
Birth Place | Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States |
Currently Live In | Arkabutla |
Profession | Actor and Model |
Debut |
TV Series: East Side/West Side (1963) Film: Dr. Strangelove (1964) |
Years Active | 1953 – Present |
Famous Role | Darth Vader in Film Star Wars (1977) |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Catholic Christian |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Hometown | Arkabutla, Mississippi |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
School/High School | Dickson High School, Brethren, Michigan |
College/University | University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
James Earl Jones Parents, Siblings & Family
James Earl Jones’s parents are Robert Earl Jones and Ruth nee Connolly. James Earl Jones’s father’s name was Robert Earl Jones who is a boxer, chauffeur, butler and actor by profession.
James Earl Jones’s mother’s name was Ruth nee Connolly who was a professionally a housemaid and teacher by profession.
Soon after James Earl’s delivery, his father ran away from the household and eventually found work as an artist in New York or Hollywood. It wasn’t until the 1950s that Jones & his dad reconnected they became acquainted.
Jones’ maternal grandfather and grandmother John Henry Connolly & Maggie Anderson Connolly who had immigrated to Jackson, Michigan, from Mississippi during the Great Immigration, reared him there starting at the age of five. Jones experienced a hard adjustment to moving home with his grandmother and grandfather in Michigan and experienced a significant stammer which made him unable to communicate.
Besides this he had caring grandparents from his paternal side also, – Robert Washington Jones (Paternal Grandfather) and Elnora Wallace (Paternal Wallace).
He had one sibling. His brother’s named Matthew Earl Jones who worked in the movie industry also.
His great-grandfather from his maternal was Wyatt Connolly.