Denis Lawson

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Characters played by Denis Lawson

Steve McAndrew — New Tricks (2004)

Cameo character in New Tricks.

Red Two (Wedge Antilles) — Star Wars (1977)

X-wing pilot

Wedge Antilles — Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Expert X-wing pilot and veteran of the Rebel Alliance.

Wedge Antilles — The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Expert Rebel pilot, ace of Red Squadron.

Wedge — Return of the Jedi (1983)

Rebel pilot who survives all original trilogy battles

Thomson — The Machine (2013)

Base director who pushes for military applications of the android project. Conflicts with McCarthy over Machine's sentience and morality. Uses Mary's brain scans to blackmail McCarthy after her death. Orders Machine to kill McCarthy, but is cornered and lobotomized by her after his own fail-safes are disabled.

Mr. Buckley — Broken (2012)

Mr. Buckley is Rick's father and lives with Rick and Mrs. Buckley in a nearby house. When Rick becomes increasingly isolated, Mr. Buckley is part of the family affected by Rick's mental collapse. During Rick's first weekend home, Rick knocks him out after causing Mrs. Buckley's fatal fall.

Gordon Urquhart — Local Hero (1983)

Gordon Urquhart is the owner and accountant of the Ferness hotel, and one of the villagers Mac MacIntyre comes to know best. He helps manage local financial interests, including Victor's portfolio, and discovers that Ben Knox holds the crucial legal title to the beach, complicating the refinery deal.

Gerald — A Quiet Night In (2014)

The homeowner who initially shares the house with Sabrina. He retrieves a pistol, shoots Sabrina during a conflict, and attempts to clean up the crime scene. He is accidentally killed when the burglars drop a heavy case on him, after which Paul takes over the residence.

Kenneth Waters — Enid (2009)

Kenneth Waters is a London surgeon who becomes Enid Blyton's second husband. He is one of the two principal lovers featured in the film and represents a later significant relationship in Blyton's complicated personal life, which is set against the clear and reassuring worlds she created as a writer.

Keith — The Chain (1984)

Represents Sloth. A first-time buyer moving with his wife Carrie. Drives a self-drive van and argues with Des about starting a family.

Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster — Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)

Heroic Royal Navy captain, survives a shipwreck and becomes a symbol of naval resilience.

Career Overview

Denis Lawson has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 4 titles. Signature works include New Tricks, The Machine, A Quiet Night In. 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
69
Birth Date
1947-09-27
Birth Place
Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1187504), public domain (CC0).