Kenneth Colley

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Characters played by Kenneth Colley

Admiral Piett — The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Imperial Navy officer, commander of the Executor.

Admiral Piett — Return of the Jedi (1983)

Imperial Navy officer who serves Darth Vader

Jesus — Life of Brian (1979)

Religious figure delivering sermons and inspiring satire

Admiral Piett (voice) — LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012)

Imperial Navy officer who serves under Darth Vader

Colonel Kontarsky — Firefox (1982)

A Soviet colonel responsible for the response at the Bilyarsk air base, Kontarsky orders his men to open fire as Gant taxis the stolen Firefox out of the hangar. His command represents the immediate Soviet attempt to stop Gant before the aircraft can take off and escape the guarded base.

Wilhelm Keitel — The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990)

A German military commander whose report to Friedrich Fromm changes the course of the coup attempt. Fromm speaks with Keitel and learns that Hitler survived the bombing, then confronts Stauffenberg and declares the assassination a failure. Keitel’s information undermines the conspirators’ effort to take control of Berlin.

Tony Farrell — Performance. (1970)

Tony Farrell is a trusted friend whom Chas contacts for help escaping the country and who calls him “Uncle.” His connection to Chas is exploited by Harry Flowers and the gang, who use Tony to track Chas to Turner's flat. Tony's actions therefore lead indirectly to Chas's capture.

Jim — A Summer Story (1988)

A farm hand befriended by Frank Ashton during his initial stay. He greets Frank eighteen years later and informs him of Megan's tragic death and burial location.

The Killer — I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)

A professional contract killer hired by Henri. He breaks into Henri's flat and pursues Margaret. After being knocked unconscious, he recovers from a terminal cancer diagnosis and continues his mission. He confronts Henri at a burger shack, reveals his own impending death, and ultimately shoots himself instead of Henri.

Bill Pickett — The Whistle Blower (1986)

Bill Pickett is an investigative reporter whom Bob contacts after deciding to reveal illegal operations at GCHQ. He later confronts Frank at Bob's flat and arranges a meeting involving Bob's contact and Frank. Before that rendezvous can occur, Pickett is killed in a staged traffic accident.

1st Fanatic — Jabberwocky (1977)

The 1st Fanatic belongs to the religious group Dennis encounters while disguised in a nun’s habit. The fanatics interpret his disguise as evidence that he is Satan appearing as a nun, or possibly a nun appearing as Satan, turning his escape into another comic danger.

Martin — Giro City (1982)

Martin works with O'Mally on a politically sensitive film whose content may be affected by broadcasting law and the Anti-Terrorist Act. He disputes efforts to remove or cut Flynne's statements, placing him in conflict with people urging the crew to limit what the film says.

Career Overview

Kenneth Colley has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 3 titles. Signature works include LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out, Dan Hawk Psychic Detective, Robert Rylands' Last Journey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
79
Birth Date
1937-12-07
Birth Place
Manchester, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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