Star Wars Actor Michael Culver has died at the age of 85.
In the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back, he portrayed Captain Lorth Needa. Empire He also appeared in A Passage to India and other productions after his role in The Empire Strikes Back.
His agents confirmed his passing with a statement, expressing their sadness about losing Michael Culver, an actor with a career spanning over 5 decades.
He was known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes, A Passage to India, Secret Army, and his memorable performance in the Star Wars franchise.
In the early 2000s, Michael shifted his focus to political activism and largely retired from acting.
His agents also mentioned their privilege of representing Michael for the last 10 years and taking him to major Star Wars events in the UK and Europe.
In the same statement, his agents shared that Michael passed away on Tuesday, February 27th, at the age of 85. The Sun, his agents concluded: ‘Michael died on Tuesday 27th February at the age of 85. We miss him.’
He was born into a family with a background in the arts and followed in his father's footsteps by pursuing a career in acting.
He started his career in theater at the Old Vic in London and the Dundee Repertory Theatre.
In the 1960s, he transitioned to screen performances, appearing in a variety of TV shows and films such as Goodbye, Mr Chips, Man in a Suitcase, and The First Churchills.
Culver also appeared in several TV shows, taking on roles such as Squire Armstrong in The Adventures of Black Beauty, Major Erwin Brandt in BBC drama Secret Army, and guest appearances in The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
In his later years, he made appearances in shows like Doctors, Casualty, and Emmerdale.
Culver is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
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