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Warwick Davis is a British actor, producer, and writer, born on February 3, 1970, in Epsom, Surrey, England. He was born with a rare genetic condition known as achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism. Despite this, Davis has had a successful acting career and has become an advocate for disabled individuals in the entertainment industry.
Davis began his acting career at the age of 11, when he was cast as Wicket in the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi." This role made him one of the most recognizable actors with dwarfism in the world.
Apart from his work in the "Star Wars" franchise, Davis has also appeared in a variety of other films, including "Willow," "Leprechaun," "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," and "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) - Davis played the role of Wicket, an Ewok who befriends Princess Leia and helps the Rebel Alliance in the Battle of Endor.
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) - Davis played the role of three different characters in this film: Weazel, a member of the gang led by the bounty hunter Sebulba; Wald, a friend of Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine; and Yoda's body double, before Lucas decided to redo Yoda fully in CGI.
- Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) - Davis played the role of Wollivan, a patron in Maz Kanata's castle.
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - Davis played the role of Weeteef Cyu-Bee, a member of the Partisans led by Saw Gerrera.
- Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) - Davis reprised his role as Wollivan in a brief appearance.
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) - Davis played the role of Weazel once again in a cameo appearance.
Warwick Davis is a British actor, producer, and writer, born on February 3, 1970, in Epsom, Surrey, England. He was born with a rare genetic condition known as achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism. Despite this, Davis has had a successful acting career and has become an advocate for disabled individuals in the entertainment industry.
Davis began his acting career at the age of 11, when he was cast as Wicket in the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi." This role made him one of the most recognizable actors with dwarfism in the world.
Apart from his work in the "Star Wars" franchise, Davis has also appeared in a variety of other films, including "Willow," "Leprechaun," "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," and "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."
He has also made numerous television appearances, including roles in "Doctor Who," "Extras," and "Life's Too Short."
Davis has also worked as a producer and writer, creating and hosting the television series "Celebrity Squares" and "Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis." He has also authored several books, including his autobiography "Size Matters Not: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Warwick Davis."
Davis has received numerous awards and honors for his work in the entertainment industry, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2015. He is also a prominent advocate for disability rights and has worked with several organizations to promote inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry.
Davis has also worked as a producer and writer, creating and hosting the television series "Celebrity Squares" and "Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis." He has also authored several books, including his autobiography "Size Matters Not: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Warwick Davis."
Davis has received numerous awards and honors for his work in the entertainment industry, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2015. He is also a prominent advocate for disability rights and has worked with several organizations to promote inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry.
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