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Questions about Agent J

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was James Darrell Edwards III born?

James Darrell Edwards III was born on the 19th of October 1965. His father served as a United States Army Colonel at Kennedy Space Center during the historic Apollo 11 launch.

Who murdered James Darrell Edwards III's father?

Boris the Animal murdered the elder Edwards while he was working security for that mission. The alien killer acted after the older Edwards helped Agent K stop events that would have led to a massive invasion of Earth forty years later.

What weapon does Agent J carry throughout his career?

Agent J carries a signature weapon called the Noisy Cricket throughout his career. In the animated series, he attaches a Silencer to make the device less noisy.

Why did Boris the Animal time-travel back to 1969 in Men in Black II?

The escaped alien criminal Boris the Animal time-travels back to 1969 and murders a young K. This act could result in the end of the world since K was no longer present to establish a force field protecting Earth from invasion by the Boglodites.

Who voices Agent J in the animated adaptation of Men in Black?

Keith Diamond voices the character in this animated adaptation rather than Will Smith. During his short period of termination in the episode The J Is For James Syndrome, it is shown that J lived with an aunt named Rose.