James Earl Jones will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

Alan Rosenberg, president of the American acting union, made the announcement yesterday.

“It is our honour to bestow the guild’s highest tribute on this extraordinary actor,” said Rosenberg. “The actor’s lengthy career commands our admiration and respect.

“His long and quiet devotion to advancing literacy, the arts and humanities on a national and local scale deserves our appreciation,” he added.

The 77-year-old actor, who used to stutter until high school, has worked both on stage and screen. He is also known for his voiceover work as Darth Vader in the Star Wars films and Mufasa in The Lion King.

Jones will take the award at the 14th annual SAG gala on Jan. 25.






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