He began acting quickly, one of the staggering thirteen plays he appeared in during his first year was Othello. James had his big break while touring in Europe, playing in The Emperor Jones (“James Earl Jones” 4). James worked very hard to make a career for himself, also providing for a family (“James Earl Jones” 5). James continued to act and has made a big name for himself. “James Earl Jones, a once silent child, has forged a remarkable career in a field where oration and articulation are essential” (Hasday 113).
James Earl Jones made a name for himself, despite the many challenges he faced throughout his life. James family were different from most which is partly the reason James had the childhood he did. James as a young child and adult was faced with things most people weren’t. Nevertheless overcoming all those things James made himself a life that was unforgettable. He lived a very interesting and challenging life with many