"Return of the Jedi," the third installment in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, was released over 30 years ago, yet its impact on pop culture is undeniable. The movie brought an end to the epic story of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo as they battled the evil forces of the Galactic Empire. Fans of the franchise still hold a special place in their hearts for this final chapter of the original trilogy.
However, many fans are often left wondering what happened to the cast since the film's release in 1983. In this article, we will take a look at how the cast of "Return of the Jedi" has aged over the years and what they have been up to since their iconic roles. We'll explore what they've accomplished, how they've changed, and what they think about their time on the set of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time. So let's embark on a journey to see where our favorite "Star Wars" heroes are now.
#1.
Ian McDiarmid
McDiarmid played Emperor Palpatine in the 1983 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." His iconic role terrified an entire generation of movie fans with his sadistic and powerful Sith strength.
#2.
Frank Oz
Frank Oz is best known as the puppeteer for and original voice of Yoda. The English-American actor is also famous for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets and in movie directing.
#3.
Carrie Fisher - Passed away in 2016.
Carries Fisher appeared as Princess Leia in the first Star Wars Movie when she was 19 years old. This role actually define her career and later married co-star, Harrison Ford. Sadly, she passed away in 2016.
#4.
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford appeared in Star Wars at the age of 35, and his life was changed permanently because of the becoming commercial and cultural phenomenon of the franchise.
#5.
Mark Hamill
After the success of the Star Wars movie, Hayden Christensen later played Anakin in the prequel trilogy films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. To reflect this, the 2004 edition of Return of the Jedi replaced Shaw's appearance as the Force Spirit with Christensen.
#6.
Peter Mayhew - Passed away in 2019.
Peter Mayhew was best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series. He portrayed the character in every live-action appearance from the 1977 original to 2015's The Force Awakens before his retirement from the role.
#7.
Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis is an English actor who has played various roles throughout the Star Wars films, most notably as the Ewok Wicket W. Warrick and Weazel.
#8.
James Earl Jones
In 1977, Jones made his acting debut with the iconic voice role of Darth Vader in George Lucas' space opera blockbuster Star Wars: A New Hope, the film in which he reprised for the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
#9.
Michael Carter
In 1983, Carter played Bib Fortuna in the Return of Jedi and gained the attention of casting director Mary Selway, who watched him perform in a musical in the West End theater section of London in the early 1980s.
