James Earl Jones won the Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play twice (1969, 1987). James Earl Jones won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1991 for Gabriel's Fire. James Earl Jones has won contests in 2 domains.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Gabriel's Fire | 1 · 2 |
| 1987 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actor in a Play | 1 · 2 | |
| 1969 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actor in a Play | 1 · 2 |