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Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his roles as Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–1983) and as John Jarndyce in the television miniseries Bleak House (2005), the latter of which earned him BAFTA Award and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
His role as a pilot in Star Wars appears to have inspired both of his nephews. His younger nephew, Ewan McGregor, of course, followed him into the acting business and into the Star Wars films, in particular. His older nephew, Colin McGregor, became a pilot in the Royal Air Force.
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Denis Lawson. Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Although he was born in Glasgow he was moved to Crieff when 3 which was where his father had a jewelers shop.
- September 27, 1947
Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy, and voiced by David Ankrum in Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and Rogue One (2016).
Denis Lawson (born September 27, 1947) is a Scottish actor who portrayed rebellion pilot Wedge Antilles in all three films of the original trilogy. Coincidentally, he is the maternal uncle of Ewan McGregor, who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout the prequel trilogy.
Apr 15, 2017 · Denis Lawson (Wedge Antilles) Interview - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando. Denis Lawson (Wedge Antilles) returns to the Star Wars family as he attends his first Star Wars...
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Dec 12, 2017 · When Scots actor Denis Lawson was cast as ace rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in Star Wars, it was a role that would change his life. The Crieff-raised actor went on to become known across the world, for his roles in Star Wars films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as a close friend of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
