The Wizard Himself, Warwick Davis
The Wizard himself, 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
Release Year: 1983
Role & Contribution
Davis played the role of Wicket W. Warrick, the curious and brave Ewok who discovers Princess Leia on the forest moon of Endor. This breakout role was pivotal, as Wicket becomes a key ally, introducing the Rebels to the Ewok tribe and helping to turn the tide against the Empire in the climactic Battle of Endor.
🎬 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Release Year: 1999
Roles & Contribution
Davis showcased his versatility by playing three different characters in this film:
Weazel: A gambler and weapons dealer in Mos Espa, seen sitting next to Watto in the podracing spectator box.
Wald: A young Rodian friend of Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine.
Yoda (Body Double): In scenes where Yoda was seen walking, Davis was in the suit, before the character was later redone with full CGI. The link is to a site discussing Yoda's history.
🎬 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Release Year: 2015
Role & Contribution
Davis played Wollivan, a short, pink-skinned alien patron at Maz Kanata's castle on Takodana. He is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo, but his presence continues the tradition of having him appear in the saga, connecting the original films to the sequel trilogy.
🎬 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Release Year: 2016
Role & Contribution
In this standalone story, Davis played Weeteef Cyu-Bee, a member of the radical Partisan group led by the extremist Saw Gerrera. As a Talpini demolitionist, he is seen fighting alongside the other partisans on the ancient moon of Jedha, showcasing a grittier side of the galactic conflict.
🎬 Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Release Year: 2017
Role & Contribution
Davis made a brief appearance as Wodibin, one of the alien patrons in the Canto Bight casino. This character is a member of the same species as Wollivan from The Force Awakens, creating a small but fun point of continuity between the two films.
🎬 Solo: A Star Wars Story
Release Year: 2018
Role & Contribution
Davis reprised his role as Weazel from The Phantom Menace, showing the character decades later. He is no longer a gambler on Tatooine but is now a member of the Cloud-Riders, a group of marauders led by Enfys Nest. This cameo was a significant nod to the prequel era and provided a satisfying character evolution.
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