List of Star Wars film actors
Star Wars is a media franchise and shared fictional universe that is the setting of science fiction films produced by Lucasfilm, based on characters created by George Lucas. The Skywalker Saga of the franchise includes nine films, featuring three trilogies; the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the sequel trilogy. The original trilogy began with A New Hope in 1977, followed by The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, while the prequel trilogy consists of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. The sequel trilogy consists of The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, and chronologically follows Return of the Jedi in the saga. Additionally, an animated film was released in 2008, and two standalone anthology films were released in 2016 and 2018.
The films feature large, sometimes ensemble, casts of actors and actresses, with multiple lead actors. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher star as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa, respectively, in the original trilogy films. Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd respectively star as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace, with McGregor and Portman returning for its two sequels and Hayden Christensen playing the older Anakin in them. Ford, Hamill, Fisher, and other cast members from the original trilogy returned to reprise their roles and co-star alongside Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Daisy Ridley as Rey and John Boyega as Finn in the sequel trilogy films. Matt Lanter portrays Anakin in the animated film The Clone Wars, Felicity Jones portrays Jyn Erso in Rogue One, and Alden Ehrenreich portrays a young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Anthony Daniels is the only actor to have appeared in all films in the franchise, appearing as C-3PO in all except Solo, in which he appeared as Tak. Multiple other cast members recur across multiple films and series within the franchise. The list below is sorted by film and the character's surname, as some characters have been portrayed by multiple actors. All characters that have made appearances in other Star Wars media, such as the television series or television films, are noted.
The Skywalker Saga
Introduced in ''A New Hope''
! scope="row" | Wedge Antilles
! scope="row" | Moradmin Bast
! scope="row" | C-3PO
! scope="row" | Chief Jawa
! scope="row" | Chewbacca
! scope="row" | Biggs Darklighter
! scope="row" | Jan Dodonna
! scope="row" | Cornelius Evazan
! scope="row" | Garindan
! scope="row" | Greedo
! scope="row" | Arhul Hextrophon
! scope="row" | Obi-Wan Kenobi
! scope="row" | Edmos Khurgee
! scope="row" | Beru Lars
! scope="row" | Owen Lars
! scope="row" | Conan Antonio Motti
! scope="row" | Leia Organa
! scope="row" | R2-D2
! scope="row" | Han Solo
! scope="row" | Luke Skywalker
! scope="row" | General Taggi
! scope="row" | Willhuff Tarkin
! scope="row" | Darth Vader
! scope="row" | Vanden Willard
! scope="row" | Jon "Dutch" Vander
! scope="row" | Wullf Yularen
! scope="row" | Zuckuss
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Introduced in ''The Empire Strikes Back''
! scope="row" | 4-LOM! scope="row" | Bewill
! scope="row" | Bossk
! scope="row" | Lando Calrissian
! scope="row" | Chief Ugnaught
! scope="row" | Dengar
! scope="row" | Bren Derlin
! scope="row" | Boba Fett
! scope="row" | K-3PO
! scope="row" | Derek "Hobbie" Klivian
! scope="row" | Lobot
! scope="row" | Lorth Needa
! scope="row" | Kendal Ozzel
! scope="row" | Palpatine
! scope="row" | Firmus Piett
! scope="row" | Dak Ralter
! scope="row" | Carlist Rieekan
! scope="row" | Zev Senesca
! scope="row" | Maximilian Veers
! scope="row" | Yoda
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Introduced in ''Return of the Jedi''
! scope="row" | Gial Ackbar! scope="row" | Amanaman
! scope="row" | Wol Cabbashite
! scope="row" | Salacious Crumb
! scope="row" | Bib Fortuna
! scope="row" | Yarna d'al' Gargan
! scope="row" | Jabba the Hutt
! scope="row" | Tiaan Jerjerrod
! scope="row" | Sila Kott
! scope="row" | Malakili
! scope="row" | Droopy McCool
! scope="row" | Mon Mothma
! scope="row" | Nien Nunb
! scope="row" | Hermi Odle
! scope="row" | Oola
! scope="row" | Max Rebo
! scope="row" | Ree-Yees
! scope="row" | Sy Snootles
! scope="row" | Teebo
! scope="row" | Tessek
! scope="row" | Wicket W. Warrick
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Introduced in ''The Phantom Menace''
! scope="row" | Amee! scope="row" | Padmé Amidala
! scope="row" | Fodesinbeed Annodue
! scope="row" | Ebenn Q3 Baobab
! scope="row" | Sio Bibble
! scope="row" | Jar Jar Binks
! scope="row" | Diva Funquita
! scope="row" | Adi Gallia
! scope="row" | Nute Gunray
! scope="row" | Tey How
! scope="row" | Dineé Ellberger
! scope="row" | Jerus Jannick
! scope="row" | Qui-Gon Jinn
! scope="row" | Jira
! scope="row" | Ki-Adi-Mundi
! scope="row" | Darth Maul
! scope="row" | Rugor Nass
! scope="row" | Ric Olié
! scope="row" | Quarsh Panaka
! scope="row" | Sabé
! scope="row" | Saché
! scope="row" | Sebulba
! scope="row" | Shmi Skywalker
! scope="row" | Gavyn Sykes
! scope="row" | TC-14
! scope="row" | Finis Valorum
! scope="row" | Wald
! scope="row" | Watto
! scope="row" | Weazel
! scope="row" | Mace Windu
! scope="row" | Yaddle
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Introduced in ''Attack of the Clones''
! scope="row" | Adnama! scope="row" | Cordé
! scope="row" | Count Dooku
! scope="row" | Dormé
! scope="row" | Dannl Faytonni
! scope="row" | Jango Fett
! scope="row" | Jamillia
! scope="row" | Dexter Jettster
! scope="row" | Zett Jukassa
! scope="row" | Cliegg Lars
! scope="row" | Achk Med-Beq
! scope="row" | Lunae Minx
! scope="row" | Jocasta Nu
! scope="row" | Bail Organa
! scope="row" | Poggle the Lesser
! scope="row" | Aayla Secura
! scope="row" | Gregar Typho
! scope="row" | Luminara Unduli
! scope="row" | Zam Wesell
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Introduced in ''Revenge of the Sith''
! scope="row" | Apailana! scope="row" | Cody
! scope="row" | Jeremoch Colton
! scope="row" | Cin Drallig
! scope="row" | Janu Godalhi
! scope="row" | Grievous
! scope="row" | Lachichuk
! scope="row" | Tion Medon
! scope="row" | Baron Papanoida
! scope="row" | Chi Eekway Papanoida
! scope="row" | Terr Taneel
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Introduced in ''The Force Awakens''
! scope="row" | Bala-Tik! scope="row" | BB-8
! scope="row" | Taslin Brance
! scope="row" | Kaydel Ko Connix
! scope="row" | Cypress
! scope="row" | Poe Dameron
! scope="row" | Caluan Ematt
! scope="row" | Finn
! scope="row" | FN-2199
! scope="row" | Pamich Nerro Goode
! scope="row" | Armitage Hux
! scope="row" | Harter Kalonia
! scope="row" | Maz Kanata
! scope="row" | Kaplan
! scope="row" | Tasu Leech
! scope="row" | Niv Lek
! scope="row" | Mitaka
! scope="row" | Bazine Netal
! scope="row" | Jessika Pava
! scope="row" | Phasma
! scope="row" | Unkar Plutt
! scope="row" | Bollie Prindel
! scope="row" | PZ-4CO
! scope="row" | Razoo Qin-Fee
! scope="row" | Kylo Ren
! scope="row" | Rey
! scope="row" | Korr Sella
! scope="row" | Crokind Shand
! scope="row" | Snoke
! scope="row" | Statura
! scope="row" | Teedo
! scope="row" | Lor San Tekka
! scope="row" | Thanisson
! scope="row" | C'ai Threnalli
! scope="row" | Unamo
! scope="row" | Temmin "Snap" Wexley
! scope="row" | Wollivan
! scope="row" | Yolo Ziff
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Introduced in ''The Last Jedi''
! scope="row" | Larma D'Acy! scope="row" | Temiri Blagg
! scope="row" | Moden Canady
! scope="row" | DJ
! scope="row" | Amilyn Holdo
! scope="row" | Tallissan "Tallie" Lintra
! scope="row" | Slowen Lo
! scope="row" | Lovey
! scope="row" | Master Codebreaker
! scope="row" | Edrison Peavey
! scope="row" | Dobbu Scay
! scope="row" | Stomeroni Starck
! scope="row" | Paige Tico
! scope="row" | Rose Tico
! scope="row" | Jaycris Tubbs
! scope="row" | Wodibin
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Introduced in ''The Rise of Skywalker''
! scope="row" | Aftab Ackbar! scope="row" | Zorii Bliss
! scope="row" | D-0
! scope="row" | Jannah
! scope="row" | Kanan Jarrus
! scope="row" | Beaumont Kin
! scope="row" | Klaud
! scope="row" | Babu Frik
! scope="row" | Enric Pryde
! scope="row" | Dathan
! scope="row" | Miramir
! scope="row" | Ahsoka Tano
! scope="row" | Oma Tres
! scope="row" | Wrobie Tyce
Other films
Introduced in The Skywalker Saga
! scope="row" | Raymus Antilles
! scope="row" | Wedge Antilles
! scope="row" | C-3PO
! scope="row" | Lando Calrissian
! scope="row" | Chewbacca
! scope="row" | Cody
! scope="row" | Jan Dodonna
! scope="row" | Count Dooku
! scope="row" | Garven Dreis
! scope="row" | Cornelius Evazan
! scope="row" | Grievous
! scope="row" | Jabba the Hutt
! scope="row" | Obi-Wan Kenobi
! scope="row" | Darth Maul
! scope="row" | Mon Mothma
! scope="row" | Bail Organa
! scope="row" | Leia Organa
! scope="row" | Palpatine
! scope="row" | Hurst Romodi
! scope="row" | Han Solo
! scope="row" | Wilhuff Tarkin
! scope="row" | Darth Vader
! scope="row" | Jon "Dutch" Vander
! scope="row" | Weazel
! scope="row" | Mace Windu
! scope="row" | Yoda
! scope="row" | Wullf Yularen
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