Back to peopleDenis LawsonKnown forActingAge79 yearsPlace of birthPerthshire, Scotland, UKBiographyLife and careerDenis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero.Filmography8 filmsAll8Acting8Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019as Wedge AntillesThe Machine2013as ThomsonBroken2012as Mr. BuckleyPerfect Sense2011as BossReturn of the Jedi1983as WedgeLocal Hero1983as Gordon UrquhartThe Empire Strikes Back1980as Wedge AntillesStar Wars1977as Red Two (Wedge Antilles)
