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Denis Lawson

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Actor

The Resume

    (September 27, 1947- )
    Best known as Wedge Antilles in the ‘Star Wars’ trilogy (1977-1983)
    Acted in ‘The Merchant of Venice (1973),’ ‘Local Hero (1983),’ ‘The Chain (1984),’ ‘Leonard (2001)’ and ‘High Speed (2002)’
    Provided narration for the ‘Heir to the Empire’ audio book

Why he might be annoying:

    He suffered from depression.
    He refers to the trilogy as ‘those fucking ‘Star Wars’ films.’
    He lived with his future wife for almost 20 years before finally marrying her.
    His first name was misspelled ‘Dennis’ in the ‘Star Wars’ credits.
    Due to this misspelling, rumor spread that more than one actor played Wedge in the trilogy.
    He turned down an offer to appear in ‘Revenge of the Sith (2005).’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He acted alongside Ian McDiarmid in drama school.
    His nephew, Ewan McGregor, also went on to star in ‘Star Wars’ films.
    He was the only bit player to appear in all three original ‘Star Wars’ movies.
    His wife died of cancer only one year after their marriage (2005).

Credit: Ratman


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 107 Votes: 53.27% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1584 Votes: 46.72% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 235 Votes: 57.02% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 41 Votes: 41.46% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 40.68% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 107 Votes: 43.93% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 157 Votes: 45.86% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 95 Votes: 31.58% Annoying