Fan Casting James Earl Jones as Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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James Earl Jones

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James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is a multi-award-winning American actor of theater and film, well known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gra...

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Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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James Earl Jones

Ellis Boyd Redding (Red)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

Andy Dufresne, a successful banker, is arrested for the murders of his wife and lover, and is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Shawshank prison. He becomes the most unconventional prisoner.

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James Earl Jones is known for his roles in The Lion King, Star Wars, and The Empire Strikes Back. He has been suggested by fans for 3,992 roles on myCast, including Best Villains in Best & Worst of Star Wars. Similar actors include Keith David, Morgan Freeman, and Liam Neeson. James Earl Jones was suggested to play Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting) by bobby321. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and Clint Eastwood. The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting) has 9 roles, including Andy Dufrense, Warden Samuel Norton, and Tommy Williams.