King Jaffe Joffer — Coming to America Character Profile

About King Jaffe Joffer

Akeem's authoritative father and ruler of Zamunda.

King Jaffe Joffer — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Royal authority, Strategic command, Public speaking, Tradition enforcement

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Quick Facts about King Jaffe Joffer

Occupation

monarch

King Jaffe Joffer's Known Relations

• Queen Aoleon — Spouse

King Jaffe Joffer appears in 2 titles

• Coming to America (1988)
• Coming 2 America (2021) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

James Earl Jones

Appears in

Coming to America (1988)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• King Jaffe Joffer — spouse — Queen Aoleon (Madge Sinclair)
• King Jaffe Joffer — spouse — Queen Aoleon (Madge Sinclair)

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