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The Man is a 1972 American political drama film directed by Joseph Sargent [1] and starring James Earl Jones. Jones plays Douglass Dilman, the President pro tempore of the United States Senate , who succeeds to the presidency through a series of unforeseeable events, thereby becoming both the first African-American president and the first ...
The Man: Directed by Joseph Sargent. With James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres. African American senator Douglas Dillman becomes designated survivor of a tragic accident that kills the U. S. President.
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James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. A pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, he is known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen.
Dec 31, 2014 · The Man is a 1972 made-for-tv movie starring James Earl Jones. Written by Rod Serling and music by Jerry Goldsmith. Directed by Joseph Sargent.
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Sep 9, 2024 · In 1972's The Man, Jones played the first black president; in the 1974 black classic Claudine, he played a garbage man who charms a date out of a welfare mom; and in 1989's Field of Dreams,...
Speaker of the House Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
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James Earl Jones. Actor: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Widely regarded as the one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native USA and internationally, James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi.
