Denis Lawson is a Scottish actor, director and producer whose career has spanned film, television and theatre for more than five decades. He is best known internationally for portraying Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy and later reprised the role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Beyond the franchise, Lawson has appeared in productions including Local Hero, Bleak House, New Tricks and the miniseries Jekyll, while maintaining an extensive stage career. His versatility and longevity have established him as one of Scotland's most respected actors.