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Laurence Fishburne to Receive Inaugural James Earl Jones Prize

12/19/2025

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Laurence Fishburne, the actor, will receive the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards on January 18, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton.
The prize honors influential voice actors and celebrates artistic excellence and cultural impact.
Fishburne is known for the Matrix trilogy.
He has served as a UNICEF Ambassador since 1996.
Debbe Hirata and Fabián Toro will receive additional awards at the Voice Arts Awards.

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Laurence Fishburne, the actor, will receive the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards on January 18, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton.
The prize honors influential voice actors and celebrates artistic excellence and cultural impact.
Fishburne is known for the Matrix trilogy.
He has served as a UNICEF Ambassador since 1996.
Debbe Hirata and Fabián Toro will receive additional awards at the Voice Arts Awards.