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James Earl Jones – Overcoming A Speech Disorder Before Becoming A Voice Actor
James Earl has one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in history. As a child, James suffered a speech impediment (stutter) that he was so ashamed of, making him go silent for close to eight years. He, however, overcame the condition through acting, poetry, and public speaking. He transformed his flaw into an advantage and his voice has been used for several characters, including Darth Vader of the Star Wars franchise. He also voiced Mufasa in the animation film The Lion King and he’s set to reprise the role in the movie’s 2019 remake. In April 2016, James opened up about battling diabetes since the 1990s.