James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” has died.

  • StarshotJohn
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    87 days ago

    Is it actually true he did all his lines for the first Star Wars in 2 hours? And got paid about nothing?

    • Rhaedas
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      167 days ago

      About $7000 for a voiceover. For a film that even Lucas wasn’t sure would get traction.

      • nocturne
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        107 days ago

        And he declined a credit, saying that his role in the making of the film was insignificant (next to the power of the dark side).