Denis Lawson
Actor · Writer · Director · Production Assistant
Born Sep 27, 1947 · Perthshire, Scotland, UK
Active 1970–present
Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero.
Filmography
The Fortune (2026) — Martin WorrallThe Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Wedge AntillesStar Wars (1977) — Red Two (Wedge Antilles)Return of the Jedi (1983) — WedgeStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — Wedge AntillesTales from the Crypt (1989) — FrankPerfect Sense (2011) — BossInside No. 9 (2014) — GeraldStar Wars: Visions (2021) — Wedge Antilles (voice)Death in Paradise (2011) — Philip MarstonVictoria (2016) — Duke of AthollLocal Hero (1983) — Gordon UrquhartHustle (2004) — BennyThe Machine (2013) — ThomsonAgatha Christie's Marple (2004) — Leo ArgyleBroken (2012) — Mr. BuckleyFather Brown (2013) — Walter SullivanJekyll (2007) — Peter SymeBleak House (2005) — John JarndyceRobin Hood (2006)New Tricks (2004) — Steve McAndrewHornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) — Captain 'Dreadnought' FosterCold Feet (1998) — Alexander WelchtHornblower (1998) — Captain Foster