Paul Blake is a British actor whose career has included film, television, theatre, and voice work. He is best known for portraying the bounty hunter Greedo in the original Star Wars and for playing Guard Alpha 2 in Flash Gordon. His television appearances include series such as The Professionals, The Bill, and Casualty, while he has also enjoyed a long career on the British stage. Blake remains closely associated with Star Wars, regularly participating in conventions and events dedicated to the franchise.