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Robert Earl Jones
Professional Boxer, Film actor
1910 – 2006
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Who was Robert Earl Jones?
Robert Earl Jones was an American actor. One of the first prominent black film stars, he was best known for his leading roles in films such as Lying Lips and later in his career for supporting roles in blockbusters such as The Sting and The Cotton Club. He is the father of actor James Earl Jones.
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- Born
- Feb 3, 1910
Senatobia - Also known as
- Earl Jones
- Robertearl Jones
- Jones
- Battling Bill Stovall
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Children
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Michigan
- Died
- Sep 7, 2006
Englewood
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on July 23, 2013
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