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Kenneth Colley known for admiral role in Star Wars
The Straits Times
|July 23, 2025
English actor Kenneth Colley, who is best known for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977 to 1983), died in Ashford, England on June 30. He was 87.
NEW YORK ― English actor Kenneth Colley, who is best known for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977 to 1983), died in Ashford, England on June 30. He was 87.
His agent Julian Owen said in a statement the actor died in a hospital from complications of pneumonia after contracting Covid-19.
Colley became a memorable screen presence for international audiences who could recognise his dour, stony face even if they did not know his name.
A versatile supporting actor, he was often tapped to play stern detectives, military men and, on multiple occasions, Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. He had been active for nearly two decades onstage and on-screen before his appearance in The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
His stone-cold portrayal of Admiral Piett, the trusted officer of villain Darth Vader, in the sequel to Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), turned him into a fan favourite and earned him a callback for Return Of The Jedi (1983).
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