Warwick: My short cut to being a star
ACTOR Warwick Davis reckons he would never have made it as a movie star if he wasn’t short.
The 50-year-old, who has a rare form of dwarfism, has appeared in blockbusters for almost 40 years.
He said: “Being a short actor is the way I got my big break within the industry. Without being a short person, I wouldn’t have been an actor, I don’t believe.”
Warwick’s long list of hits includes a string of Star Wars films, inset right, between 1983 and 2019. He said: “Being cast in Return Of The Jedi was a life-changing experience that will never happen again.
“To be part of that franchise was amazing and to continue to be part of it is amazing. and
Even when I embark on a new project they often ask me to be part of it as well, which is lovely.
“I’m a huge Star Wars fan and
I have a great collection of memorabilia. I’ve been doing a lot of virtual Star Wars conventions during lockdown, so I still meet people via Zoom.
“If I had to cite one person as a mentor it would be George Lucas, who has given me many of the opportunities I’ve had in my life and career.” Warwick has also had huge success with roles in the
Harry Potter films and cult classic Willow. But he isn’t allowed to have an ego, thanks to his wife Samantha.
He said: “When I’m back home, she just tells me how it is.
“She says, ‘Come on, the bins need emptying. You’re not in Hollywood anymore.’ It’s about being normal.” Warwick has teamed up with The British Pantomime Academy to launch The Kids Masterclass Workshop at £9 a ticket. For more details visit britishpantomimeacademy.com.