Eight Scottish actors who brought Star Wars to life

It is some of the well-known movie universes ever created with tens of millions of followers world wide with 11 motion pictures, numerous books and a number of other TV reveals.

And there are many Scots who've performed their half in making Star Wars the worldwide phenomenon it has turn out to be.

With Ewan McGregor's new Obi-Wan Kenobi present on the best way we thought we might have a look at the opposite Scots actors who've starred within the hit movie collection.

From enjoying Emperor Palpatine to grumpy pod-racer Sebulba, listed here are the Scottish stars who introduced Star Wars to life on the large display.

Iain McDiarmid: Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious

Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine (Picture: Every day File)

Veteran Scots actor Iain McDiarmid has been a constant presence within the Star Wars universe by three trilogies showing as Palpatine or his alter ego Darth Sidious.

Ray Park: Darth Maul

Glasgow-born actor Ray Park performed horned villain and Sith Lord Darth Maul within the prequel trilogy, with the character voiced by Shaun of the Lifeless and Spaced star Peter Serafinowicz.

Brian Vernel: Bala-Tik

Bala-Tik was portrayed by actor Brian Vernel (Picture: Disney)

Glasgow born actor Brian Vernel's character Bala-Tik has maybe probably the most distinctive Scottish accent in the entire Star Wars universe. His galactic gangster threatens Han Solo within the Drive Awakens.

Emun Elliott: Taslin Brance

The Edinburgh-born actor, 32, performed Taslin Brance, a significant within the Resistance forces within the sequel trilogy.

Michael Sheard: Admiral Ozzel

Aberdeen-born Michael performs the commanding officer of Darth Vader's flagship the Executor, he famously will get power choked by the Sith Lord after failing to cease the Revolt on the Battle of Hoth.

Lewis MacLeod: Sebulba

Glasgow-based Lewis supplied the voice for grumpy pod-racer Sebulba in Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Denis Lawson: Wedge Antilles

Ewan McGregor (right) and Denis Lawson (left) attending the premiere of The Machine at VUE Piccadilly, London — Ewan McGregor (proper) together with his uncle Denis Lawson (left) (Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA)

The a lot cherished character Wedge Antilles was performed by Ewan McGregor's uncle Denis Lawson.

Jimmy Vee: R2-D2

Scottish actor Jimmy Vee plays R2D2 in the sequel trilogy — Scottish actor Jimmy Vee performs R2D2 within the sequel trilogy (Picture: Every day File)

Scots actor Jimmy Vee starred as R2-D2 within the sequel trilogy, taking up from authentic star Kenny Baker.

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