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James Earl Jones was the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King", among other notable roles.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.8
  • Relevance 10.0
  • Authority 9.4
  • Accuracy 10.0
  • Purpose 8.8
Sources:
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and Mufasa ...

“From the gentle wisdom of Mufasa to the menacing threat of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones gave voice to some of the greatest characters in cinema history,” said Bob Iger, chief executive ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to James Earl Jones and his roles in "Star Wars" and "The Lion King".
  • Authority (10.0): CNN is a reputable news source with a long history of accurate reporting.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and true, as James Earl Jones did voice Darth Vader and Mufasa.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it appears to be free of bias.
James Earl Jones (1931–2024), the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa

1.9K. James Earl Jones was the acclaimed actor whose deep, rich voice was featured as Darth Vader in several “Star Wars” films and as Mufasa in “The Lion King.”. Died: September 9, 2024 ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' roles in "Star Wars" and "The Lion King."
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from a reputable news site, Legacy.com, which is known for its accurate celebrity death notices.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and correct, as it confirms James Earl Jones' roles as Darth Vader and Mufasa.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news article about James Earl Jones' death and his notable roles. However, it may have some bias due to its focus on his most famous roles.
Obituary: James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader and Musafa - BBC

He was the voice of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, summoning by speech alone the full power of the mystical 'Force'. More recently, he could be heard growling "This is CNN ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent, but it's an obituary, so the information may not be up-to-date in terms of the actor's current projects or personal life.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to James Earl Jones and his roles in "Star Wars" and "The Lion King".
  • Authority (9.0): BBC is a reputable news source with a long history of accurate reporting.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided about James Earl Jones' roles in "Star Wars" and "The Lion King" is accurate and well-known.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the obituary is clear, but it may contain some bias due to its focus on the actor's most famous roles.
James Earl Jones, Whose Powerful Acting Resonated Onstage and Onscreen ...

He gave life to characters like Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” and went on to collect Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar. James Earl Jones in 1980 ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses James Earl Jones' roles, including Darth Vader and Mufasa.
  • Authority (10.0): The New York Times is a reputable and well-established news source.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided is accurate and true about James Earl Jones' roles.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the article is clear, providing information about James Earl Jones' career and death, and it appears to be free of bias.
James Earl Jones: 1931-2024 - StarWars.com

James Earl Jones: 1931-2024. The actor who gave Darth Vader his iconic voice has passed away. StarWars.com Team. September 9, 2024. Everyone at Lucasfilm was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Earl Jones at the age of 93. For over four decades, the stage and screen actor lent his voice to the role of Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' role as Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King".
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from StarWars.com, which is an official and reputable source for information related to the Star Wars franchise.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it comes directly from the official Star Wars website.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a tribute to James Earl Jones' contributions to the Star Wars saga. However, it may have a slight bias towards promoting the franchise.
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