Anthony Daniels is a veteran English actor who has played the doid C-3PO in the entire Star Wars movie franchise.
Anthony Daniels is an excellent mime actor who has over 40 years of acting experience. Anthony Daniels is an extremely talented voice artist too. Anthony Daniels is the 1 of 3 actors to have acted in every Star Wars movie, animated series, television production, as well as video games.
Anthony Daniels initially started off as a popular artist on BBC Radio. Anthony Daniels also became a popular actor at The Young Vic, the popular London Borough theater.
About Anthony Daniels
Bio | |
| Real Name | Anthony Daniels |
| Nickname | Anthony |
| Date of Birth | 21st February 1946 |
| Age | 78 |
| Nationality | English |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Place of Birth | Salisbury (England) |
| Education | Degree in Amateur Dramatics from Rose Bruford College (London) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 9" (175 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 155 lbs (70 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | White |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Andrew Daniels (Employee at a Plastic Company) |
| Mother | Mary Needham Daniels (Homemaker) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Christine Savage (Radio Artist) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Mime Artist/Radio Artist/Professor |
| Net Worth | INR 57,00,00,000 (USD 8 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - Star Wars (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990), Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode 2 - Attack of the Clones (2002), Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), The Lego Movie (2014), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) TELEVISION - Star Wars Holiday Special (1978), Sesame Street (1980), The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady (1984), Star Wars: Droids (1985), The Great Heap (1986), Thrice Up Two Down - "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" (1987), Square Deal (1988-1989), Prime Suspect (1995), Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince (1997), Urban Gothic - "Serotonin Wild" (2001), Star Wars: Connections (2002), Ghosts of Albion Embers (2004), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2011), Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (2010), Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace (2011), Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012), Dirigible Days (2012-2013), Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles (2013-2014), Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015), Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017) |
| First Movie | Star Wars (1977) |
| Hobbies | Loves watching football, writing and acting |
Anthony Daniels is an excellent English actor, radio artist and also a professor at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania. Anthony Daniels gained global popularity since the first time he played the quirky yet polite droid “C-3PO” in the first Star Wars movie in 1977. Anthony Daniels is a highly accomplished voice artist with a considerable experience in the British radio entertainment industry.
Anthony Daniels’ age is around 78, as Anthony Daniels was born on the 21st of February, 1946 in Salisbury, England. Anthony Daniels’ height is around 5 ft 9 inches (175 cm) while Anthony Daniels’ weight is around 70 kg (155 lbs). Anthony Daniels’s hobbies include watching football and writing, while Anthony Daniels’ passion is acting.
Anthony Daniels’ father was Andrew Daniels, who worked as an executive for a plastic manufacturer. Anthony Daniels’ mother was Mary Needham Daniels, who was a homemaker. Anthony Daniels was the only child to his parents, hence Anthony Daniels does not have any siblings. Anthony Daniels’ relationship status is married. Anthony Daniels’ wife is Christine Savage, a renowned British radio artist. Anthony Daniels and his wife Christine Savage have been married successfully since 2013. We currently do not have details about Anthony Daniels’ children.
Anthony Daniels’ career has been considerably successful. Anthony Daniels’ net worth is estimated around INR 57 crores (USD 8 Million).
Interesting Facts About Anthony Daniels
- Anthony Daniels is most recognized for playing the role of ‘C-3PO’ in the entire Star Wars movies, TV films and series as well as video games franchise.
- Anthony Daniels, along with Kenny Baker (who plays R2-D2), are the only two actors to have starred in all 6 of the Star Wars movies directed by George Lucas.
- Anthony Daniels also voiced Legolas in the radio adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings (1978).
- Anthony Daniels has also been appointed as an assistant professor at the Entertainment Technology Center, under the Carnegie Mellon University.
- Surprisingly, Anthony Daniels was not a fan of science fiction till he agreed to play C-3PO in the first Star Wars in 1977.
