James Earl Jones, born on January 17, 1931, is an American actor renowned for his deep voice and powerful performances. He gained fame for his roles in iconic films such as Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and The Lion King (1994). With a prolific career spanning over several decades, Jones has also starred in numerous other films including Coming to America and The Hunt for Red October, along with various television series and specials. His impactful contributions have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1931 Facts
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James Earl Jones belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Arkabutla
Educated At: Ranger School | University of Michigan
Occupation: dub actor | television actor | film actor | voice actor | stage actor
Spouses: Cecilia Hart
Children: Flynn Earl Jones
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | honorary doctor of Harvard University | Humanitarian of the Year | Horatio Alger Award | Paul Robeson Award | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play | Daytime Emmy Award | National Medal of Arts | Kennedy Center Honors | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Theatre World Award | Academy Honorary Award
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 17, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 38 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 1 Taurus 36 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 28 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 25 Gemini 50 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 4 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 13 Taurus 1 |
| Venus | 10 Sagittarius 49 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 25 Pisces 58 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 51 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 7 Leo 13 |
| Jupiter | 13 Cancer 48 | 19 Cancer 8 | 13 Cancer 31 |
| Saturn | 15 Capricorn 55 | 27 Pisces 15 | 23 Capricorn 25 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 44 | 27 Taurus 36 | 16 Aries 15 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 21 | 29 Pisces 47 | 3 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 39 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 18 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 43 | 11 Pisces 16 | 13 Aries 41 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 43 | 11 Virgo 16 | 13 Libra 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Earl Jones's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2026
