Summary
WithStar Warsbeing such a massive franchise that has a long and storied history, it’s no wonder that multiple actors have returned to play multiple roles. While some names are more recognizable than others, there’s no doubt that all the actors who have contributed in any way have helped to create such a beloved galaxy. Certain names like Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, or Carrie Fisher are synonymous with theStar Warsfranchise, but now that there are many moreStar Warsmovies and TV shows, the number of actors involved has grown exponentially.
With all the elaborate costumes in live-actionStar Warstitles, it’s relatively easy to disguise an individual’s face, meaning it’s easy to have one person portray multiple characters. Additionally, with voice acting, it’s very easy for actors to switch between one or two characters in just seconds, rather than the hours it would take in live-action. Here are 20 actors who have been able to accomplish this and have thus portrayed more than oneStar Warscharacter.
Every Star Wars Animated Character Who’s Now Appeared In Live-Action
The list of animated Star Wars characters who have appeared in live-action continues to grow, especially after series like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
Star WarsMedia
Luke Skywalker
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett
EV-9D9
The Mandalorian
Mark Hamill is best known for playing the farm boy-turned-Jedi Luke Skywalker in the originalStar Warstrilogy, but he’s gone on to have an amazing career outside of a galaxy far, far, away. Hamill is a celebrated voice actor and has been the voice of the Joker in many animated Batman titles since the mid-1990s.Mark Hamill has returned toStar Warsmultiple times for vocal cameos, most notably voicing Darth Bane inStar Wars: The Clone Warsseason 6. One of his most recentStar Warscredits comes from voicing the droid EV-9D9 inThe Mandalorianseason 1.
The son of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, Luke was brought up on the desert planet Tatooine. Initially mentored by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke fired the fateful shot that destroyed the Death Star, and he became a rebel hero. Despite the fears of Obi-Wan and Yoda, Luke’s faith in his father was proved well-founded when Vader returned to the light. With the Emperor defeated, Luke dedicated himself to bringing back the Jedi; his first attempt ended in tragedy due to Palpatine’s manipulations, but Luke’s legacy lives on in Rey.
Inquisitor
Tales of the Jedi
Clancy Brown is one of the few actors who had the opportunity to portray the sameStar Warscharacter in both animation and live-action, with his portrayal ofRyder Azadi inStar Wars RebelsandAhsokaseason 1. Additionally, Brown’s booming voice and tall stature has led to him having a lot of success outside ofStar Wars. Brown has had roles like Captain Bryon Hadley inThe Shawshank Redemptionbut has recently appeared in Amazon’sGen Vas Richard “Rich Brink” Brinkerhoff.
Supreme Leader Snoke
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Kino Loy
Andor
Andy Serkis is a renowned actor who is best known for his various motion capture roles and his ability to create voices for all of his characters. He has famously portrayed characters like Gollum inThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy and Caesar in thePlanet of the Apesrevival franchise. InStar Wars,the British actor gave a menacing performance asSupreme Leader Snokein the sequel trilogy. Additionally, Serkis opted out of the mocap suit for his moving portrayal of Kino Loy inAndorseason 1, where he gave one of the best speeches inStar Warshistory.
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Vice Admiral Edmon Rampart
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Noshir Dalal is an accomplished voice actor who has been lending his voice to characters since the early 2000s and has over 100 acting credits. InStar Wars, Dalal recently voiced Vice Admiral Rampart forStar Wars: The Bad Batch’s final season. Dalal also voiced the ex-Jedi Bode Akuna inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. His character reluctantly worked for the Imperial ISB so he and his daughter would not be sought after by the Imperial Inquisitors. Dalal has also found a lot of success outside theStar Warsgalaxy, where he continues to do voice acting and live-action performances.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Ending Explained (& What Happened To Clone Force 99)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3’s ending brought the show to a close, providing plenty of reveals, action sequences, and character conclusions.
Starkiller
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed(video game),Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II(video game)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Darth Maul
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Solo: A Star Wars Story
Emperor Palpatine
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II(video game), Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order(video game)
Shoretrooper
For more than a decade, Sam Witwer has become a staple inStar Warsproductions. Not only is he a gifted voice actor, but he also has found success in live-action with roles inSmallville,Supergirl, andBeing Human.Witwer may be most renowned for his amazing portrayal of Darth Maul inThe Clone WarsandRebels, where his acting ability shined. Despite the list above, Witwer has provided additional voices and background voices in nearly everyStar Warstitle in the last decade. While audiences may not always recognize Witwer’s voice, he’s almost always there in some capacity.
Anakin Skywalker
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Tales of the Jedi
Olly
Matt Lanter may best be known in theStar Warsgalaxy as the animated voice of Anakin Skywalker, and has been providing his voice for the role since 2008. However, Lanter has also appeared in a live-action episode of the franchise, when he cameoed asthe New Republicofficer Lant Davan inThe Mandalorianseason 1. Outside ofStar Wars, Lanter has found a lot of success both with voice acting roles and in live-action. Lanter has previously starred in shows like90210andTimeless, though he has had guest spots on many other shows.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Clone Wars (2003), Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Tales of the Jedi
Rako Hardeen
James Arnold Taylor is a highly successful voice actor who has hundreds of acting credits.Taylor is one of only three cast members from 2003’sStar Wars: The Clone Warsto also star in the 2008 iteration of the show.Best known for voicing Obi-Wan Kenobi, Taylor also provided additional voices forThe Clone Wars,like Plo Koon and Rako Hardeen. Taylor has found success outsideStar Warswith roles like Barry Allen/The Flash, and Ratchet in multipleRatchet and Clanktitles. Taylor hasn’t provided his voice forStar Warssince 2022, but hopefully, he’ll be back soon.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Voice Cast - What The Actors Look Like In Real Life
Star Wars: The Clone Wars features an all-star live-action cast, bringing iconic characters like Anakin Skywalker and Palpatine to life.
Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Weazel
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,Solo: A Star Wars Story
Rukh
Star Wars Rebels, Tales of the Empire
Warwick Davis is a beloved actor in theStar Warsfranchise. Best known for his portrayal of the lovable Ewok Wicket,Davis has appeared in nearly everyStar Warsmovie since his debut. Davis also had the title role in the film and later TV showWillow, which was also developed by Lucasfilm. Additionally, Davis was a mainstay in theHarry Potteruniverse for his portrayal of Professor Filius Flitwick. With such an impressive resume, hopefully, the actor will return once again to theStar Warsgalaxy.
Character Name
Clone Troopers (including The Bad Batch, Captain Rex, and Commander Cody)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order(video game), Star Wars: Battlefront II(video game)
Admiral Trench
Dee Bradley Baker is beloved byStar Warsenthusiasts because of the sheer number of characters he’s portrayed. Known best for portraying all clone troopers,Baker is a master at changing his voice slightly to differentiate between clones at any given moment, and even portrayed all but one member ofClone Force 99. Baker is a highly accomplished voice actor and has voiced characters like Perry the Platypus inPhineas and Ferband Blurp inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In theStar Warsgalaxy, Baker has also voiced characters inThe Clone Wars,The Mandalorian, andRebels.
Chewbacca
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Solo: A Star Wars Story
Kelnacca
The Acolyte
A former basketball player, Joonas Suotamo stepped into the iconic role of Chewbacca in theStar Warssequel trilogy, sharing the role inThe Force Awakenswith original Chewie actor, Peter Mayhew. Since then, the Finnish actor has been Lucasfilm’s go-to for portraying a Wookiee in live-action. Though not much is known, Suotamo will be bringing a brand-new character, Jedi Master Kelnacca, to the screen inThe Acolyte. This will also be the first time a Wookiee Jedi will be seen in live-action.
