James Earl Jones
Roles
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The Best Man Apr. 1, 2012 - Sep. 9, 2012 |
Former President Arthur Hockstader | Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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The 65th Annual Tony Awards - 2011 Jun. 12, 2011 - Jun. 12, 2011 |
Participating Artist | Performer
(Original) |
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Driving Miss Daisy Oct. 25, 2010 - Apr. 9, 2011 |
Hoke Coleburn | Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Mar. 6, 2008 - Jun. 22, 2008 |
Big Daddy | Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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On Golden Pond Apr. 7, 2005 - Jun. 26, 2005 |
Norman Thayer, Jr. | Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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Fences Mar. 26, 1987 - Jun. 26, 1988 |
Troy Maxson | Performer
(Original) |
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"Master Harold"...and the Boys. May 4, 1982 - Feb. 26, 1983 |
Sam | Performer
(Replacement) |
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Othello Feb. 3, 1982 - May 23, 1982 |
Othello | Performer
(Original) |
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| A Lesson From Aloes Nov. 17, 1980 - Feb. 8, 1981 |
Steve Daniels | Performer
(Original) |
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Paul Robeson Jan. 19, 1978 - Apr. 30, 1978 |
Paul Robeson | Performer
(Original) |
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Of Mice and Men Dec. 18, 1974 - Feb. 8, 1975 |
Lennie | Performer
(Original) |
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The Iceman Cometh Dec. 13, 1973 - Feb. 16, 1974 |
Theodore Hickman | Performer
(Original) |
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Les Blancs Nov. 16, 1970 - Dec. 19, 1970 |
Tshembe Matoseh | Performer
(Original) |
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The Great White Hope Oct. 3, 1968 - Jan. 31, 1970 |
Jack Jefferson | Performer
(Original) |
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A Hand Is on the Gate Sep. 21, 1966 - Oct. 8, 1966 |
Performer
(Original) |
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| Danton's Tod Oct. 21, 1965 - Nov. 1, 1965 |
Philippeau | Performer
(Original) |
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| The Cool World Feb. 22, 1960 - Feb. 23, 1960 |
Harrison Thurston | Performer
(Original) |
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Sunrise at Campobello Jan. 30, 1958 - May 30, 1959 |
Edward | Performer
(Original) |
Inside the Playbill (5)
April 1, 2012
October 25, 2010
March 3, 2008
April 7, 2005
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
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| 2008 | Special Award | Winner | |
| 1987 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Fences | Winner |
| 1978 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Paul Robeson | Nominee |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | The Cherry Orchard | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | Hamlet | Winner |
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance | Les Blancs | Winner |
| 1969 | Outstanding Performance | The Great White Hope | Winner |
| 1965 | Vernon Rice Award | Othello | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | The Best Man | Winner |
| 2008 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | On Golden Pond | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Fences | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
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| 1962 | Theatre World Award | Moon on a Rainbow Shawl | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
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| 2012 | Actor in a Play | The Best Man | Nominee |
| 2005 | Actor in a Play | On Golden Pond | Nominee |
| 1987 | Actor in a Play | Fences | Winner |
| 1969 | Actor in a Play | The Great White Hope | Winner |
