Overview

• He was the only actor to portray the same named Imperial officer, Admiral Piett, across two original Star Wars films.
• After a fall injured his arm, he contracted COVID-19 which swiftly progressed to pneumonia.
• His six-decade career encompassed roles such as Jesus in Monty Python's Life of Brian and the Duke of Vienna in BBC’s Measure for Measure.
• In 2012, he reprised Admiral Piett in Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out and became a convention favorite among fans worldwide.
• Colleagues and fans, including Monty Python’s Michael Palin, paid tribute to his versatility and enduring presence in genre and classical productions.