James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (right) and Vanessa Redgrave in the Broadway revival of 'Driving Miss Daisy' in 2010. Jones played the chauffeur of the Redgrave's elderly dame. That is, grand dame. The play, by Alfred Uhry, was first produced off-Broadway in 1987 with Morgan Freeman starring (as the chauffeur).
'Driving Miss Daisy' production photo by Carol Rosegg