James Earl Jones, who provided the unforgettable voice of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars movie, did not become a gazillionaire from residuals like the other cast members. He elected instead to do the part for a single lump sum payment of $7,000--he needed the money right away, as he was broke. Most Hollywood insiders suspect that Jones was able to negotiate substantially better terms for speaking for Vader in the sequels.
Jones, like many folks in the late 1970s and early 1980s, had a CB radio in his car. He used "Darth Vader" as his handle until he discovered that he was really freaking out other motorists when they heard him on the air.
If you are wondering why David Prowse, the actor who wore the Darth Vader costume, did not also do the speaking parts, simply click here.
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