Breaking News:‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lion King’ Actor James Earl Jones deceased at 93 years old,it is with heavy heart we announce as he was confirmed…see more

The Mississippi native’s career spanned over six decades. Born with a stutter, Jones often credited acting with helping him overcome the setback.

He made his Broadway debut in 1957 after studying medicine in college and serving in the United States Army during the Korean War.

The Coming to America star is one of few Hollywood personalities with the coveted EGOT title, taking home his second Tony Award in 1987 for his performance in Fences and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Broadway awards show in 2017.

Jones won two Primetime Emmys, one Daytime Emmy and one Grammy. While he never got a competitive Oscar, he was honored with a special Lifetime Achievement trophy from the Academy Awards in 2011.