He is known for his roles as Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–1983) and as John Jarndyce in the television miniseries Bleak House (2005), the latter of which earned him BAFTA Award and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Denis Lawson. Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Although he was born in Glasgow he was moved to Crieff when 3 which was where his father had a jewelers shop.

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Denis Lawson. Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Although he was born in Glasgow he was moved to Crieff when 3 which was where his father had a jewelers shop.

Aug 28, 2015 · What's on TV caught up with Denis Lawson - now the longest serving cast member since last original actor, Dennis Waterman, stepped out in style earlier this series.

Denis Lawson (born September 27, 1947) is aN actor who portrayed rebellion pilot Wedge Antilles in all three films of the original trilogy. Coincidentally, he is the maternal uncle of Ewan McGregor, who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout the prequel trilogy.

Dec 12, 2017 · When Scots actor Denis Lawson was cast as ace rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in Star Wars, it was a role that would change his life. The Crieff-raised actor went on to become known across the world, for his roles in Star Wars films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as a close friend of the heroic Luke Skywalker.

Lawson, Denis 1947- (Dennis Lawson) PERSONAL. Born September 27, 1947, in Perthshire, Scotland; uncle of Ewan McGregor (an actor, producer, and director); married Sheila Gish (an actress), March, 2004 (died March 9, 2005); children: Jamie; stepchildren: Kay Curran (an actress), Lou Gish (an actress). Career: Actor and director.