James Earl Jones: A Life In 13 Performances

It’s no exaggeration to deem James Earl Jones the most recognizable voice on the planet. The esteemed actor, who died Monday at 93, overcame a debilitating stutter in his youth, shaping his sonorous basso into an instrument that conveyed a stunning array of emotion. So notable was his timbre that plenty of obituaries led with roles he only appeared aurally; most notably, the voice of the villainous Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, the regal Mufasa in the Disney animated blockbuster The Lion King...