{"id":2339595,"date":"2024-09-11T05:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-joe-biden-issued-a-statement-honoring-late-actor-james-earl-jones-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T05:47:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:47:37","slug":"president-joe-biden-issued-a-statement-honoring-late-actor-james-earl-jones-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-joe-biden-issued-a-statement-honoring-late-actor-james-earl-jones-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"President Joe Biden issued a statement honoring late actor James Earl Jones &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpresident-joe-biden-issued-a-statement-honoring-late-actor-james-earl-jones-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2339595&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Joe Biden\u200c recently paid tribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fire-breaks-out-at-paul-newmans-camp-for-sick-children-but-no-injuries-reported\/\" title=\"Fire Breaks Out At Paul Newman\u2019s Camp For Sick Children, But No Injuries Reported\">late actor<\/a>\u2062 James Earl Jones,\u2064 who \u200cpassed away at the age of\u2064 93. In his statement, Biden recalled a memorable encounter with Jones at Ford&#8217;s Theatre, where he received the Lincoln Medal for his distinguished contributions \u200cto film and theater. The president highlighted their shared \u2064experience of overcoming childhood stuttering, which helped them find their distinct voices. He praised Jones&#8217;s\u2064 powerful presence\u2064 and legendary\u2063 voice, which left a lasting impact on audiences around the world. Jones&#8217;s prolific career spanned nearly eight decades, with iconic \u200croles including Darth\u200b Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa \u2063in *The\u2062 Lion King*.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">President Joe Biden issued a statement honoring late actor James Earl Jones<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1758086\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>He was the voice of one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history and one of the most beloved characters in animated film history. On Monday, James Earl Jones, one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most well-known actors, died at the age of 93. On Tuesday, President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> honored him, issuing a statement about his death.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford&rsquo;s Theatre ten years ago in Washington,&rdquo;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/09\/10\/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-james-earl-jones\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> read a statement released by the president<\/a>. &ldquo;He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common &mdash; overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves. His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide. And we&rsquo;ve all heard it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Actor James Earl Jones&rsquo;s Hollywood career spanned nearly eight decades after debuting in the film <em>Dr. Strangelove<\/em> in 1964. Known for the voice of Darth Vader in <em>Star Wars <\/em>and Mufasa in Disney&rsquo;s animated classic, <em>The Lion King<\/em>, Jones appeared in some of the most popular films of all time, including <em>Field of Dreams<\/em> (1989), <em>The Hunt for Red October <\/em>(1990), <em>Coming to America <\/em>(1988), among many others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Through iconic characters, film, stage, commercials, radio, and more, his voice carried a sense of grace and dignity that commanded respect and demanded to be heard,&rdquo; noted Biden&rsquo;s statement. &ldquo;His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nancy-pelosi-under-fire-for-promoting-credibly-accused-transphobic-white-supremacist\/\" title=\"Nancy Pelosi Under Fire for Promoting Credibly Accused Transphobic White Supremacist\">roles made<\/a> us stop, stayed with us, and inspired us to reflect on everything from race and power, good and evil, to our place in the world. For his remarkable talent, James has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beloved-american-writer-joan-didion-passes-away-at-87\/\" title=\"Beloved American Writer Joan Didion Passes Away At 87\">received numerous honors<\/a>, including two Emmy awards, a Grammy award, an honorary Oscar, and two Tony awards &mdash; making him one of few Americans to earn an EGOT.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biden also mentioned Jones&rsquo;s military service, something that was not widely known about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-dems-drop-for-profit-college-criticism-to-appease-biden-nominee\/\" title=\"Senate Dems Drop For-Profit College Criticism to Appease Biden Nominee\">famous actor<\/a>. The president praised the late actor for his service to the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He was a proud Army veteran, and I will always remember him as someone who served this country, influenced generations, and became one of the greatest actors of our time,&rdquo; Biden said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1758086\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1758086\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden released a statement paying tribute to the late actor James Earl Jones, who lent his voice to one of cinema&#8217;s most famous villains and one of animation&#8217;s most cherished characters. Jones passed away on Monday at the age of 93. In his statement on Tuesday, President Biden reflected on a memorable encounter with Jones at Ford\u2019s Theatre a decade ago, where he received the Lincoln Medal for his outstanding contributions to film and theater. Biden expressed admiration for Jones not only for his talent but also for their shared experience of overcoming childhood stuttering to find their voices in significant ways. He described Jones&#8217;s powerful voice as an instrument that resonated deeply with audiences around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Jones had an illustrious Hollywood career that spanned nearly eight decades, beginning with his role in Dr. Strangelove in 1964. He was renowned for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in Disney\u2019s The Lion King, among other notable films like Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and Coming to America (1988). Biden highlighted how Jones&#8217;s voice conveyed grace and dignity across various mediums\u2014film, stage, commercials, radio\u2014and how it inspired reflection on themes such as race, power, good versus evil, and humanity\u2019s place in the world.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of his extraordinary talent, Jones received numerous accolades throughout his career including two Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, an honorary Oscar, and two Tony Awards\u2014making him one of the few individuals to achieve EGOT status. Additionally, President Biden acknowledged something less known about Jones: he was a proud Army veteran who served his country honorably. &#8220;I will always remember him as someone who served this nation well while influencing generations,&#8221; said Biden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2339596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JamesEarlJones.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[40506,32320,9122],"class_list":["post-2339595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-james-earl-jones","tag-joe-biden","tag-tribute"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JamesEarlJones.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2339595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2339596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2339595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2339595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2339595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}