Robert Earl Jones (
February 3 1910 –
September 7 2006) was an
American actor. He is best known for his roles in the films
The Cotton Club and
The Sting and as the father of actor
James Earl Jones.
Biography
Early life
Born in
Mississippi, the specific location of his birth is unclear as some sources indicate
Senatobia,
while others suggest nearby
Coldwater.
Additionally, his date of birth has been variously reported by different sources as between 1900 and 1911. The most likely date is 1910 as reported by the United States
Social Security Administration.
[ A database search on Robert Jones, 121-01-1664 returns: ROBERT EAR L JONES, 03 Feb 1910, 07 Sep 2006, (V) 12564 Pawling, Dutchess, NY 121-01-1664, New York.]
