Driving Mr. Jones: James Earl Jones Chats Up His Distinguished Career at Times Talks Event

When you’ve been a Broadway actor for more than 50 years, there’s plenty to talk about—and Driving Miss Daisy star James Earl Jones did exactly that on September 20 at a Times Talks event moderated by New York Times reporter Patrick Healy. Jones is as in-demand now as he’s ever been, with recent credits that include playing Big Daddy in the African-American revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Now he’s tackling the irresistible role of chauffeur Hoke Colburn opposite Vanessa Redgrave in the title role of Alfred Uhry’s beloved comedy, which is getting its first Broadway production beginning October 7 at the Golden Theatre. Click on for photos of Jones as he preps to share tales from his glittering career.