A look back at the formidable career of James Earl Jones – video obituary

James Earl Jones won much acclaim throughout his career for his performances on stage and screen. His sonorous tones became world famous and gave voice to legendary characters such as Star Wars' principal villain, Darth Vader, and The Lion King's Mufasa. The US actor starred in a number of films and won two Tony awards in a career that spanned more than six decades. Jones died at his home in Dutchess county, New York, aged 93

• James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars' Darth Vader, dies aged 93