Richard Marquand
Biographical information
Born	1938
Died	September 4, 1987
Nationality	British
Career
Occupation	Actor, Director
Star Wars work	Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

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Richard Marquand was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1938. While he is best known as the director of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, he is also known for his other works, including the World War II thriller Eye of the Needle, starring Donald Sutherland, and Jagged Edge. Marquand portrayed the AT-ST pilot Major Marquand in Return of the Jedi. He also voiced EV-9D9, Jabba's droid. His son is Jim Marquand.

He died of a stroke on September 4, 1987, at the age of only 49. His final film, Hearts of Fire, was released earlier that year, and included Julian Glover in a role.

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External linksEdit

• Richard Marquand on Wikipedia
• Richard Marquand at the Internet Movie Database