Angus MacInnes.Photo:Jens B’ttner/picture-alliance/dpa/AP; Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox
Jens B’ttner/picture-alliance/dpa/AP; Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox
Angus MacInnes, the actor best known for playing a spaceship pilot in 1977’s originalStar Warsmovie, has died. He was 77.
His family announced his death in a statement on the actor’sFacebook pageMonday, Dec. 30, confirming that MacInnes died on Dec. 23. A cause of death was not listed.
MacInnes was born in Ontario, Canada, on Oct. 27, 1947, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. He first appeared in an onscreen role in 1975 when he made an uncredited appearance inRollerballand the television seriesPlay for Today.
Star Wars: A New Hopemarked his sixth onscreen role. MacInnes was among a number of actors whoportrayed spaceship pilotsalongsideMark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker in the movie’s Death Star battle.
Angus MacInnes in “Atlantic City” (1980).CBS/Getty
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As the actor’s family noted, MacInnes was also known for roles inWitness,Judge Dreddand the 2013 Tom Hanks thrillerCaptain Phillips, among others in a career that spanned about 40 years.
“His work touched countless lives, and he took great pride in being part of these stories that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide,” his family wrote in the statement.
Carrie Fisher and Angus MacInnes in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope’ (1977).Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox
Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox
MacInnes' last film appearance came in 2016’sRogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which his character Jon “Dutch” Vander, a.k.a. “Gold Leader,” had a voice cameo.
source: people.com
