Robert Earl Jones

Robert Earl Jones (February 3, 1910 – September 7, 2006), sometimes credited as Earl Jones, was an American actor and professional boxer. One of the first prominent black film stars, Jones was a living link with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, having worked with Langston Hughes early in his career.

Jones was best known for his leading roles in films such as Lying Lips (1939) and later in his career for supporting roles in films such as The Sting (1973), Trading Places (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), and Witness (1985). He was the father of actor James Earl Jones.

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Robert Earl Jones's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Crime, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

Robert Earl Jones's most notable role to date came in Trading Places (1983), where he played Attendant. He also appeared in The Sting (1973) as Luther Coleman. Most recently appeared in Witness (1985) as Custodian.

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