Actor Alfie Curtis, who’s arguably best known for portraying the sinister Dr. Cornelius Evazan in Star Wars: A New Hope, has passed away at the age of 87. The cause of death is currently unknown. Alfie Curtis Dies At 87 Mark Hamill, who’s best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi franchise, tweeted a heartfelt […]
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- 12/28/2017
- by Matt Reisine
- Uinterview
As reported by Jedi News, British actor Alfie Curtis has died. Though he appeared in over a dozen TV shows and movies, including David Lynch’s The Elephant Man, Curtis is easily best known for an uncredited role as Dr. Cornelius Evazan in Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope. In the original film, Dr. Evazan was the man…
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- 12/27/2017
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Alfie Curtis, who played the wanted outlaw Dr. Evazan in “Star Wars,” died this week at age 87, according to multiple media reports. His cause of death is not yet known. “Star Wars” fans know Dr. Evazan as the man who attempted to intimidate Luke Skywalker when he visited the Mos Eisley cantina early in the famous 1977 film. “You just watch yourself. We’re wanted men,” he famously warned the future Jedi before he was chopped down by Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber. “I have the death sentence on 12 systems.” Also Read: Carrie Fisher: Mark Hamill, More Pay Tribute to Their...
- 12/27/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The name Alfie Curtis might not sound familiar to you right off the bat, but the actor is best known for playing the small role of Dr. Evazan in George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. He has passed away at the age of 87.
Dr. Evazan is one of the first characters that Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves at odds within the Mos Eisley Cantina. He was the guy who threatened Luke with death and bragged to him about being so dangerous that he had a death sentence on 12 systems.
The character didn't have much screentime in the film, but the character's crazy backstory was explored in various books in the extended universe. If you're not familiar with that backstory, here's a brief rundown:
Doctor Cornelius Evazan was a human male from the planet Alsakan who was a promising cosmetic surgeon until he became gripped by madness...
Dr. Evazan is one of the first characters that Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves at odds within the Mos Eisley Cantina. He was the guy who threatened Luke with death and bragged to him about being so dangerous that he had a death sentence on 12 systems.
The character didn't have much screentime in the film, but the character's crazy backstory was explored in various books in the extended universe. If you're not familiar with that backstory, here's a brief rundown:
Doctor Cornelius Evazan was a human male from the planet Alsakan who was a promising cosmetic surgeon until he became gripped by madness...
- 12/27/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Alfie Curtis, the man who played the disfigured thug that tried picking a fight with Luke Skywalker in the first 'Star Wars,' has died ... a year after Carrie Fisher's death. Curtis, who played the uncredited Dr. Evazan, in George Lucas' 'A New Hope' reportedly passed away this week, according to Comicbook.com. Mark Hamill reacted to the actor's death Tuesday by posting a tribute on Twitter. Alfie Curtis made the #StarWars Mos...
- 12/27/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Alfie Curtis, the actor who famously intimidated Luke Skywalker as Dr. Evazan at the Mos Eisley cantina in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, has died at age 87, Comicbook.com reports. The cause of death was not revealed.
On Tuesday, Mark Hamill, who plays Skywalker in the film, tweeted Curtis would "be missed."
"Alfie Curtis made the #Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even More memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind & a real gentleman. Thanks Alf- you'll be missed....
On Tuesday, Mark Hamill, who plays Skywalker in the film, tweeted Curtis would "be missed."
"Alfie Curtis made the #Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even More memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind & a real gentleman. Thanks Alf- you'll be missed....
- 12/27/2017
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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