Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

79 · Born: Feb 21, 1946

Known For

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New HopeStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the JediStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force AwakensStar Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 8"
BornFeb 21, 1946 Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK

Biography

Anthony Daniels, a theatre actor who was initially not a fan of science fiction, was persuaded by his agent to meet George Lucas for the casting of C-3PO in the iconic film Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, released in 1977.

Over the years, Daniels went on to bring the character to life, performing both the voice and body in the iconic suit for all the episodic Star Wars films produced.

Career

2024
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy as C-3PO (voice)
2022
Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation
Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation as C-3PO (voice)
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look as C-3PO (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special as C-3PO (voice)
2019
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker as C-3PO
2018
The Force of Sound: Creating Sounds in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Force of Sound: Creating Sounds in a Galaxy Far, Far Away as C-3PO (archive footage)
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story as Tak
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet as C-3PO (voice)
2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as C-3PO
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as C-3PO
2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens as C-3PO
Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales
Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales as C-3PO (voice)
2014
The Lego Movie
The Lego Movie as C-3PO (voice)
2013
The Yoda Chronicles
The Yoda Chronicles as C-3PO (voice)
2012
Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out as C-3PO (voice)
Everything is Terrible! Holiday Special
Everything is Terrible! Holiday Special as C-3PO
2011
Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace
Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace as C-3PO (voice)
2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars III
Robot Chicken: Star Wars III as C-3PO (voice)
2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars as C-3PO (voice)
2007
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story as C-3PO (archive footage)
2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith as C-3PO
Star Wars Heroes & Villains
Star Wars Heroes & Villains
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Star Wars: Clone Wars as C-3PO (voice)
2004
The Story of Star Wars
The Story of Star Wars as C-3PO
2002
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as C-3PO / Dannl Faytonni
1999
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as C-3PO (voice)
1997
The Pirates and the Prince
The Pirates and the Prince as C-3PO
1995
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen as Francois
Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect as Pathologist
1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as C-3PO Cinderella (Voice)
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle as Priest
1989
Treasure of the Hidden Planet
Treasure of the Hidden Planet as C-3PO
1986
Star Wars: Droids
Star Wars: Droids as C-3PO (voice)
1985
Star Wars: Droids
Star Wars: Droids as C-3PO (voice)
1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi as C-3PO
1980
SP FX: Special Effects - The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: Special Effects - The Empire Strikes Back as C3-PO
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back as C-3PO
1979
Sesame Street
Sesame Street as C-3PO
1978
The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special as C-3PO
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings as Legolas (voice)
Bruges-La-Morte
Bruges-La-Morte as Pierrot
1977
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope as C-3PO
The Making of 'Star Wars'
The Making of 'Star Wars' as C-3PO
2024
Jim Henson: Idea Man
Jim Henson: Idea Man
2023
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
2022
Icons Unearthed
Icons Unearthed
2020
The Skywalker Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy
Josh Gates Tonight
Josh Gates Tonight
2018
The Director and the Jedi
The Director and the Jedi
2017
The Galaxy Britain Built
The Galaxy Britain Built
2016
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2014
The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
2006
Conjure
Conjure
2004
When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy
The Characters of 'Star Wars'
The Characters of 'Star Wars'
2001
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
1997
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga
1980
The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back'
The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back'
2005
Star Wars Heroes & Villains
Star Wars Heroes & Villains as Director