RIP James Earl Jones. You will forever live on (as Darth Vader)

As a child of the 1980s, I was very familiar with James Earl Jones as a presence on my screen. So many of the films watched by my family had him making an impact in what were often supporting roles. Coming To America, Field of Dreams, Conan, Hunt For Red October, Sneakers, The Ambulance, and so many more were watched and rewatched.

For me, American cine…