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| James Earl Jones, the legendary actor and Bell Atlantic spokesperson, delighted children at the GW Carver and Bruce Street Schools when he visited to read to students from the classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak. |
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Bell Atlantic/Verizon invited Mr. Jones to visit with the students as part of its ongoing effort to encourage literacy and a love of reading among young people. "We are extremely thankful to Bell Atlantic for its ongoing relationship with the Newark Public Schools," said Dr. Beverly Hall, former Newark Public Schools District superintendent. "Today's event is just another example of how corporate partnerships with our educational system work to benefit our children. We welcome Mr. Jones here to our schools and we appreciate his efforts to spark an even greater interest in reading for our students." The Bruce Street School schools was selected to participate in the reading, in part, to inspire those students who may have trouble reading and are self-conscious because of their speech impediments. "Bell Atlantic is thrilled to bring James Earl Jones to the Bruce Street School, housed within the GW Carver School," said William M. Freeman, president of Bell Atlantic-New Jersey. "We have a history of working with this particular school to help children with hearing disabilities reach their full potential. Of course, it's also always a pleasure to see Mr. Jones interacting with students, and we hope today will help encourage within them a love of reading." |
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James Earl Jones has worked with Bell Atlantic/Verizon for more than 10 years and served as the company's spokesperson. He is a star of both stage and screen and has played leading roles in many plays and movies, including The Great White Hope, Cry the Beloved Country and Field of Dreams. James Earl Jones - The Voice of Bell Atlantic. On February 1, 1995, Jones officially became the exclusive Bell Atlantic/Verizon spokesperson. Jones has welcomed directory assistance callers; his image is visible on Verizon phone cards, and he meets hundreds of advertisers, customers and community groups each year on behalf of the company. His universally recognized voice and image are loved across all demographic segments, making him an effective spokesperson who has come to embody the Verizon brand. Verizon news releases, executive speeches, news media contacts and other useful information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://newscenter.verizon.com/ |
James Earl
Jones Celebrated actor James Earl Jones is known for his powerful and critically-acclaimed stage and screen performances. He has won two Tony Awards - one for his work in Great White Hope and another for Fences. His portrayal of a South African minister in the famed Alan Paton classic, Cry, The Beloved Country, promises to remain in the annals of acting studies that will be researched by students of the arts throughout the years. Followed by the strong human drama, A Family Thing, which pairs him with Robert Duvall, critics have repeated their praise for what they term an award-winning performance. Prior to these renowned films, Jones' famous voice was heard as Darth Vader in the popular Star Wars series and in Walt Disney Pictures' The Lion King in which he plays King Mufasa. His appearance in the critically acclaimed CBS series, Under One Roof, and in NBC's Emmy award winning sitcom, Frasier, brought Jones Emmy nominations. He has also been seen in TNT's Percy and Thunder, a bonding story which also stars Billy Dee Williams, as well as the title role in The Vernon Johns Story, the true story of the late civil rights leader. Jones also appeared with Dana Carvey in the MGM comedy, Clean Slate, and starred with Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger, the third in a highly popular group of Paramount films based on the best-selling books by Tom Clancy. Other recent projects have included several episodes of Homicide: Life On The Streets ; the feature film, Gang Related, with James Belushi, Dennis Quaid and Lela Rachon; the HBO movies, Rebound and 2nd Civil War; the CBS Movie of the Week, Timepeace ; the Showtime movie, Alone ; and a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, What The Deaf Man Heard. Jones has also received critical praise in the literary world for his book, James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences, a memoir published by McMillan & Co.
