Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones never spoke as a child

James Earl Jones turned 90 on Jan 17. Photo: AP

James Earl Jones, who turned 90 on Jan 17, has one of the most famous voices of all time – not just as Darth Vader and Mufasa, but as the voice of CNN and hundreds of other programmes.

But the distinguished actor and narrator almost didn't find his voice at all.