Warwick Davis

Actor in 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter'

Warwick Davis - Actor in 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter'
Born

February 3rd, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in England, played a variety of roles in film and television. Achievements include significant roles in the 'Star Wars' franchise as Ewok Wicket W. Warrick and in the 'Harry Potter' series as Professor Flitwick and the Goblin Griphook. Also appeared in the television series 'Life's Too Short', which he co-created and produced.

Played Wicket W. Warrick in 'Star Wars'

Played Professor Flitwick in 'Harry Potter'

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