ROBERT EARL JONES

Robert Earl Jones
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 3, 1910
Deathday: September 7, 2006
Place of Birth: Tate County, Mississippi, USA
Biography
Robert Earl Jones (February 3, 1910 – September 7, 2006), sometimes credited as Earl Jones, was an American actor and professional boxer. One of the first prominent black film stars, Jones was a living link with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, having worked with Langston Hughes early in his career.
Filmography
Starring
Ben (archive footage)
1993·
Rain Without ThunderOld Lawyer
1990·
Maniac Cop 2Harry
Joe
1985·
WitnessCustodian
1984·
The Cotton ClubStage Door Joe
1984·
A Billion for BorisGrandaddy
1983·
Trading PlacesAttendant
1983·
Sleepaway CampBen
1982·
Cold RiverThe Trapper
Big Ralph Joplin
1977·
Lou Grant1977·
Proof of the ManWilshire Hayward
1977·
The Displaced PersonAstor
1974·
CockfighterBuford
1973·
KojakJudge
1973·
The StingLuther Coleman
1971·
Great PerformancesCreon
1964·
Pie in the SkyFarmer
William Richards
1961·
The DefendersJoe Dean
1960·
Wild RiverSam Johnson (uncredited)
Tobias
Jazz Club Patron (uncredited)
Benny Blue
1939·
Lying LipsDetective Wenzer