James Earl Jones

Served in: U.S. Army
Rank: First Lieutenant
Best Known For: Dr. Strangelove, The Comedians, The Great White Hope
Est. Net Worth: $45 million

Actor James Earl Jones has had a career spanning nearly seventy years. He was born in Mississippi, and he served in the Korean War as a member of the Army before he started his career in acting. He attended the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and his first acting job was on Broadway.

He won Tony Awards for his Broadway roles before appearing in his first film in 1964. He was in Dr. Strangelove, The Comedians, and The Great White Hope, the latter of which earned him an Oscar nomination. He has been in countless films since, winning many awards.