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 Denis Lawson was born on September 27, 1947 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Bio:
Denis Lawson was born on September 27, 1947 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Tivia:
Uncle of Ewan McGregorHis 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.Was offered the role of Captain Antilles in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), but turned it down. The part went to Rohan Nichol. According to Star Wars continuity, this Captain Antilles has no relationship to Lawson's other character, Wedge Antilles.His call sign in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) is Red Leader. According to the script, Obi-Wan Kenobi has the same call sign during the opening battle of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Not only are the battles themselves very similar, but Obi-Wan is of course played by Denis's nephew, Ewan McGregor.Because his name was misspelled in the Star Wars credits, there was some controversy about if it was the same actor playing Wedge in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). It is indeed the same actor.His name is misspelled "Dennis" in the ending credits of both Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).Has a sister named Carol McGregor, mother of Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor.He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1984 (1983 season) for Best Actor in a Musical for Mr. Cinders.Lawson is an expert on the technique of screen acting and has written an instruction book for fellow actors, "The Actor and the Camera", published by Nick Hern Books in 2014.Appeared with his drama school classmate Ian McDiarmid in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). His nephew, Ewan McGregor later appeared with McDiarmid in Karaoke (1996), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).Has a son, Jamie Lawson (b. 1979) from a 7-year relationship with actress Diane Fletcher, after meeting in a stage production of Twelfth Night.Lived with actress Sheila Gish from 1985 until they married in March 2004 in the Caribbean.He is a Musical comedy star in London. He won acclaim as the Title role in a successful revival of "Pal Joey" opposite Sian Phillips.Early drama school castmate of Ian McDiarmidHe met his wife, Sheila Gish, on the set of the 1985 movie That Uncertain Feeling (1986).Olivier winner for Best Musical Actor for 'Mr Cinders'.Step-father of Kay Curram and Lou Gish.In the 1983 movie Local Hero (1983), Lawson played Gordon Urquhart; in the TV series Holby City (1999), he played Tom Campbell-Gore; and, in Lucky Jim (2003), he played Jules Gore-Urquhart.Says that one of his favourite things when he was at school was playing in the pipe band.Uncle-in-law of Eve Mavrakis.Starring in "La Cage Aux Folles" in London, his return to the stage after a 15-year hiatus. (November 2008)Nominated for 'Actor of the Year in a Musical' in the 1980 Laurence Olivier Awards for his performance in 'Pal Joey' but lost out to Dennis Quilley.Nominated for 'Actor of the Year in a Musical' in the 1980 Laurence Olivier Awards for his performance in 'Pal Joey' but lost out to Tom Conti.Educated at Morrisons Academy and won a place at a drama school on his second attempt.Born on the same day as singer/actor Meat Loaf. |
| Name: |
Denis Lawson |
Type: |
Actor,Director,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:56:56 |
| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
Denis Lawson was born on September 27, 1947 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire |
| Trivia: |
Uncle of Ewan McGregorHis 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.Was offered the role of Captain Antilles in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), but turned it down. The part went to Rohan Nichol. According to Star Wars continuity, this Captain Antilles has no relationship to Lawson's other character, Wedge Antilles.His call sign in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) is Red Leader. According to the script, Obi-Wan Kenobi has the same call sign during the opening battle of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Not only are the battles themselves very similar, but Obi-Wan is of course played by Denis's nephew, Ewan McGregor.Because his name was misspelled in the Star Wars credits, there was some controversy about if it was the same actor playing Wedge in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). It is indeed the same actor.His name is misspelled "Dennis" in the ending credits of both Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).Has a sister named Carol McGregor, mother of Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor.He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1984 (1983 season) for Best Actor in a Musical for Mr. Cinders.Lawson is an expert on the technique of screen acting and has written an instruction book for fellow actors, "The Actor and the Camera", published by Nick Hern Books in 2014.Appeared with his drama school classmate Ian McDiarmid in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). His nephew, Ewan McGregor later appeared with McDiarmid in Karaoke (1996), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).Has a son, Jamie Lawson (b. 1979) from a 7-year relationship with actress Diane Fletcher, after meeting in a stage production of Twelfth Night.Lived with actress Sheila Gish from 1985 until they married in March 2004 in the Caribbean.He is a Musical comedy star in London. He won acclaim as the Title role in a successful revival of "Pal Joey" opposite Sian Phillips.Early drama school castmate of Ian McDiarmidHe met his wife, Sheila Gish, on the set of the 1985 movie That Uncertain Feeling (1986).Olivier winner for Best Musical Actor for 'Mr Cinders'.Step-father of Kay Curram and Lou Gish.In the 1983 movie Local Hero (1983), Lawson played Gordon Urquhart; in the TV series Holby City (1999), he played Tom Campbell-Gore; and, in Lucky Jim (2003), he played Jules Gore-Urquhart.Says that one of his favourite things when he was at school was playing in the pipe band.Uncle-in-law of Eve Mavrakis.Starring in "La Cage Aux Folles" in London, his return to the stage after a 15-year hiatus. (November 2008)Nominated for 'Actor of the Year in a Musical' in the 1980 Laurence Olivier Awards for his performance in 'Pal Joey' but lost out to Dennis Quilley.Nominated for 'Actor of the Year in a Musical' in the 1980 Laurence Olivier Awards for his performance in 'Pal Joey' but lost out to Tom Conti.Educated at Morrisons Academy and won a place at a drama school on his second attempt.Born on the same day as singer/actor Meat Loaf. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Others works: |
Directed the play "Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs" at the Hampstead Theatre, London, UK between November 1998 and January 1999 which starred his nephew Ewan McGregor and John Duttine.
Lust (1993), British production
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| Spouse: |
Sheila Gish (March 2004 - March 9, 2005) (her death)Dorothea C Ranft (1971 - ?) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Parents: |
Laurence Lawson
Phyllis Neno Stamper |
| Relatives: |
Ewan McGregor (Niece or Nephew) |
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