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Anthony Daniels

Actor / Mime Artist | * 02/21/1946 (78) | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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Anthony Daniels ( AN-tə-nee; born 21 February 1946) is an English actor and mime artist, best known for playing C-3PO in 11 Star Wars films. He is the only actor to have either appeared in or been involved with all theatrical films in the series, and has been involved in many of their spin-offs, including television series, video games, and radio serials. Daniels was the voice of Legolas in the Ralph Bakshi animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings (1978). He has appeared intermittently on British television in various dramas, including playing a pathologist in Prime Suspect starring Helen Mirren. Daniels was an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Science Fiction | Animation

Known for these Movies & Shows

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the ...

Star Wars

Certification unknown

1977 | 4.1/5 | 2h 1min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture L ...

The Empire Strikes Back

PG

1980 | 4.2/5 | 2h 4min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. ...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

PG-13

2017 | 3.4/5 | 2h 32min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

PG-13

2015 | 3.6/5 | 2h 16min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Movies with Anthony Daniels as Actor(55)

2023 Attack of the Doc!
as C-3PO (uncredited) (archive footage)2022 Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
as C-3PO (voice)2022 LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
as C-3PO (voice)2020 LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
as himself2020 The Skywalker Legacy
2019 The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
as C-3PO2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as C-3PO (voice)2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet
as Tak2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story
as C-3PO (archive footage)2018 The Force of Sound
as himself2018 The Director and the Jedi
as C-3PO2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
as himself2016 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as C-3PO2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
as himself2015 Star Wars: Greatest Moments
as C-3PO2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as C-3PO (voice)2014 The Lego Movie
as C-3PO (voice)2012 LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
as C-3PO2011 The Fisherman
as C-3PO (voice)2011 LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace
as C-3PO (voice)2010 Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
as C-3PO (voice)2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as C-3PO (archive footage)2007 The Pixar Story
as himself2006 Conjure
2005 Star Wars: Heroes & Villains
as C-3PO2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as himself2004 The Characters of Star Wars
as himself2004 Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as himself2004 When Star Wars Ruled the World
as C-3PO2004 The Story of Star Wars
as C-3PO / Dannl Faytonni2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as himself2001 R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
as himself1999 The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story
as C-3PO (voice)1999 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as himself1997 Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as C-3PO1997 Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince
1996 Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
as Francois1995 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen
as Bruce1990 The World of Eddie Weary
as Priest1990 I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
as C-3PO Cinderella (Voice)1990 Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
as C3PO1989 Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet
as C-3PO (voice)1986 Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
as C-3PO1983 Return of the Jedi
as himself1983 Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as C-3PO1982 Return of the Ewok
as C3-PO1980 SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back
as C-3PO1980 The Empire Strikes Back
1980 The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as Legolas (voice)1978 The Lord of the Rings
as C-3PO (voice)1978 The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
as C-3PO1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special
as Pierrot1978 Bruges-La-Morte
as C-3PO1977 The Making of Star Wars
as C-3PO1977 Star Wars

TV Shows/Series with Anthony Daniels as Actor(20)

as C3PO2024 A Droid Story
as Self - Actor (C-3PO)2022 Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
as C-3PO (voice)2018 Star Wars Resistance
as C-3PO (voice)2017 Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
as C-3PO (voice)2015 LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales
as C-3PO (voice)2014 Star Wars Rebels
as himself2014 The Real History of Science Fiction
as C-3PO (voice)2013 Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles
as C-3PO (voice)2003 Star Wars: Clone Wars
2000 Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
2000 Urban Gothic
as Francois1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
1992 Martin
as Francois1992 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1991 Prime Suspect
as C-3PO (voice)1985 Star Wars: Droids
1984 The Bill
1984 Jeopardy!
1983 Dramarama
as C-3P01976 The Muppet Show

Movies with Anthony Daniels as Crew(1)

Directing/Director2005 Star Wars: Heroes & Villains

Additional Information

Full Name: Anthony Daniels
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Thursday, 02/21 1946 (February) in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 78 years + 66 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Rose Bruford College, Giggleswick School
Employer: Carnegie Mellon University
Other names for Anthony Daniels (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Anthony Kingsley Daniels"
"Энтони Дэниелс"
"安東尼·丹尼爾斯"
"安东尼·丹尼尔斯"
Anthony Daniels frequently works together with these people:
George Lucas (61x, Crew)
Matthew Wood (35x, Actor)
Dee Bradley Baker (30x, Actor)
Ben Burtt (29x, Crew)
Carrie Fisher (24x, Actress)
Mark Hamill (22x, Actor)
Harrison Ford (21x, Actor)
David Acord (21x, Crew)
Peter Mayhew (18x, Actor)
Frank Oz (16x, Actor)
Kenny Baker (16x, Actor)
John Williams (15x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:5689, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/26/2024