A lot of talent gone. RIP.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/james-earl-jones-dead-93
RIP. Can't forget Thulsa Doom!
This one hurts. Rip.
RIP
Very sad news indeed. There's a list of great parts, in a list of great films he played that'd stretch from the Eighties to today. A truly great God-Given talent. Rest In Peace Old Friend.
Hey what about his first film role? At 38s
^ His Strangelove role is a great one. Much like Laurence Fishburne in Apocalypse Now, you wouldn't even realize he's in it until you see the credits.
"Hey, what about Major Kong?"
rip
Quote from: Uberhaus on September 10, 2024, 12:00:39 AMHey what about his first film role? At 38s
We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Quote from: ArizonaTank on September 10, 2024, 07:32:42 AMQuote from: Uberhaus on September 10, 2024, 12:00:39 AMHey what about his first film role? At 38s
We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
I absolutely love Vera Lynn's voice and songs. (song starts at 0:50)
Another movie I forgot he was in:
Not many may know that he also served as a US Army officer from '53 - '55, getting to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
According to an article, he went to Ranger School. His final posting was to Camp Hale, Leadville, Colorado (10th Mountain Division). He said:
"Our regiment was established as a training unit, to train in the bitter cold weather and the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains. I took to the physical challenge, so much so that I wanted to stay there, testing myself in that awesome environment, and mastering the skills of survival. I loved the austere beauty of the mountains and the exhilaration of the weather and the altitude. I didn't mind the rigors of the work or the pioneer-like existence. I thought it was a good life," Jones told the Army in an interview.
He was also a member of the "Pershing Rifles," my old military fraternity (presumably while he was in college).
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/was-james-earl-jones-in-the-army-military-service-career-explored-as-the-iconic-actor-dies-aged-93/ar-AA1qiEdP (https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/was-james-earl-jones-in-the-army-military-service-career-explored-as-the-iconic-actor-dies-aged-93/ar-AA1qiEdP)
Damn, didn't know that. Thanks Tank. :ThumbsUp:
Quote from: steve58 on September 10, 2024, 08:39:52 AMI absolutely love Vera Lynn's voice and songs. (song starts at 0:50)
Great song. I recently found this version which I think is also pretty good. I don't know why, but this song sometimes brings a tear to my eye.
RIP