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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

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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