An actor on both the stage and the big screen, James Earl Jones is best known for the parts where he can't physically be seen. His distinctive voice has led him to iconic roles, such as Mufasa from Disney's The Lion King. But most famous of all is his role voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series. We bet you're replaying that iconic line in your head right now!
Jones took an interest in a military career early on in his life. While the Korean War was gearing up, he was ready to serve as a second lieutenant. But in the meantime, he was working as stage crew at a local theater. The war came to an end before Jones was called to serve, but he ended up attending Ranger School instead and earning his Ranger Tab.