Obi-Wan Kenobi: Every Actor Who Has Played The Jedi
Star Wars is revisiting Obi-Wan's story in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and there are a few names that have played the character across different media. Pictured as the classic archetype of a wise ancient master, Obi-Wan «Ben» Kenobi was responsible for defining what audiences today know as Jedi. From his clothes to his mannerism, the way the character was crafted in the original Star Wars set the tone for the Jedi mythology that George Lucas would later expand on.
The original trilogy would have been enough to establish Obi-Wan Kenobi as one of the most important characters in pop culture, but the Star Wars prequel trilogy added an extra layer of importance to the Jedi Master. Set decades before the Battle of Yavin, the Star Wars prequels offered a look at the Jedi in their prime and followed Obi-Wan's journey from padawan to a member of Star Wars' Jedi Council. Now, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series will help bridge the gap between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and the original film.
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Building this in-universe legacy for Obi-Wan was not easy, and more than one actor contributed to the process. In addition to the two live-action versions, there are also several actors who have lent their voices to Obi-Wan in animated series and video games. Here's a breakdown of all the actors who have played Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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