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James Earl Jones

Jan 17, 1931 – Sep 9, 2024 (aged 93)Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA
Peak Buzz Score
Sep 9 – Oct 8, 2024
103.8Phenomenon
#134 all-time peopleTop 0.2%
Current Buzz Score
On June 16, 2026
2.8Quiet
#1,615 among peopleTop 3%

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James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor known for his distinguished and versatile performances on stage and screen. With his deep and powerful voice, Jones has captivated audiences throughout his career. He has received numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Notable for his contributions to the arts, Jones was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985 and received the National Medal of Arts in 1992. He has appeared in a wide range of movies and TV shows, showcasing his exceptional talent and leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Rank#1,615
Buzz Score2.8
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Born1931
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Daily update · June 16, 2026

James Earl Jones ranks #1,615 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.8. James Earl Jones peaked at #134 of all time (Sep 9 - Oct 8, 2024). James Earl Jones ranks #1,600 over the past 365 days.

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James Earl Jones

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 16, 2026

Overall popularity
#1,615
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
100+
#134Overall rank
Sep 9 - Oct 8, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
3.2
#1,600Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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James Earl Jones Buzz Score History
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James Earl Jones Top Movies
James Earl Jones's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Star Wars
Star Wars
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited) · 1977
4.3
2
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Darth Vader (voice) · 2019
2.5
3
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4
Narrator (uncredited) · 2006
2.4
4
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited) · 1980
2.4
5
The Lion King
The Lion King
Mufasa (voice) · 2019
2.3
6
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Darth Vader (voice) · 2016
2.2
7
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Lt. Lothar Zogg · 1964
2.1
8
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Darth Vader (voice) · 1983
1.9
9
The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
Vice ADM James Greer · 1990
1.8
10
Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
Terrence Mann · 1989
1.7
11
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Darth Vader (voice - uncredited) · 2005
1.3
12
The Sandlot
The Sandlot
Mr. Mertle · 1993
1.3
13
Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian
Thulsa Doom · 1982
1.3
14
Click
Click
Narrator of Michael's Past (voice) (uncredited) · 2006
1.2
15
Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
Admiral James Greer · 1994
1.1
16
Patriot Games
Patriot Games
Adm. James Greer · 1992
1.1
17
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
James Earl Jones (uncredited) · 1994
0.7
18
Coming to America
Coming to America
King Jaffe Joffer · 1988
0.7
19
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Mufasa (voice) · 1998
0.7
20
Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Narrator (uncredited) · 1995
0.7
21
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
King Jaffe Joffer · 2021
0.7
22
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Papa Jenkins · 2008
0.6
23
Sneakers
Sneakers
Mr. Bernard Abbott · 1992
0.6
24
Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000
Self - Host · 2000
0.5
25
Soul Man
Soul Man
Professor Banks · 1986
0.4
26
The Sandlot 2
The Sandlot 2
Mr. Mertle · 2005
0.4
27
The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers
Darth Vader (voice) · 2006
0.4
28
The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Earnest Moses · 1993
0.3
29
Primary Colors
Primary Colors
CNN Voiceover (voice) · 1998
0.3
30
Three Fugitives
Three Fugitives
Dugan · 1989
0.3
31
Sommersby
Sommersby
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs · 1993
0.3
32
Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
Self - Interviewee · 1996
0.3
33
Matewan
Matewan
'Few Clothes' Johnson · 1987
0.2
34
Gardens of Stone
Gardens of Stone
Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson · 1987
0.2
35
Best of the Best
Best of the Best
Frank Couzo · 1989
0.2
36
Claudine
Claudine
Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall · 1974
0.2
37
Gang Related
Gang Related
Arthur Baylor · 1997
0.2
38
Finder's Fee
Finder's Fee
Avery Phillips · 2001
0.2
39
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Kibosh (voice) · 1997
0.1
40
The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
Jim Kalla · 1997
0.1
41
Clean Slate
Clean Slate
John Dolby · 1994
0.1
42
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Umslopogaas · 1986
0.1
43
A Family Thing
A Family Thing
Ray Murdock · 1996
0.1
44
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Emperor of the Night (voice) · 1987
0.1
45
Deadly Hero
Deadly Hero
Rabbit Shazam · 1975
0.1
46
The Ambulance
The Ambulance
Lt. Spencer · 1990
0.1
47
Jefferson in Paris
Jefferson in Paris
Madison Hemings · 1995
0.1
48
Our Friend, Martin
Our Friend, Martin
Daddy King (voice) · 1999
0.1
49
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage) · 2009
0.0
50
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Self (archive footage) · 1970
0.0
51
Excessive Force
Excessive Force
Jake · 1993
0.0
52
The River Niger
The River Niger
Johnny Williams · 1976
0.0
53
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Dr. McDuffie · 1996
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