Anthony Daniels: podcast appearances and interviews

Anthony Daniels, born on February 21, 1946, is a British actor and mime artist. He is best known for his portrayal of C-3PO in the Star Wars film series, a role he has played in all eleven of the theatrical films from Star Wars (1977) to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). He wore the C-3PO costume and provided the character's voice in the films as well as in several animated television series. Despite initial reluctance to play a robotic character, Daniels was moved by Ralph McQuarrie's early concept art which evoked empathy for C-3PO. Throughout nearly five decades, Daniels has been the sole actor involved in all the theatrical Star Wars films, and has participated in many spin-offs including television series, video games, and radio serials. In addition to his iconic role, he portrayed CZ-3 in Star Wars and Tak in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and has appeared as C-3PO in commercials and non-canon productions such as The Lego Movie and The Muppet Show. Beyond acting, Daniels has narrated documentaries, starting with the 1977 television special The Making of Star Wars, and has hosted events like Star Wars: In Concert since 2009. He has shared insights into the challenges of filming in Tunisia and detailed his experiences in his 2019 memoir I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story. Prior to his work on Star Wars, Daniels appeared in theatrical productions including Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, voiced Legolas in Ralph Bakshi's animated The Lord of the Rings, and appeared on British television in dramas such as Prime Suspect and Holby City. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center.