Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels
Known for: C-3PO
Anthony Daniels is an English actor best known for portraying C-3PO throughout the Star Wars franchise. He originated the role in Star Wars: A New Hope and is the only actor to appear in all nine films of the Skywalker Saga.
Daniels performed or voiced C-3PO across the original trilogy, prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy. He also appeared as C-3PO in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, played the character Tak in Solo: A Star Wars Story and made additional cameo appearances as Lieutenant Dannl Faytonni in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
Beyond the films, Daniels has voiced C-3PO in numerous Star Wars animated series, specials, video games, radio dramas and attractions, including Droids, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Resistance, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.
His long association with the role has made him one of the franchise’s most consistent performers, a major presence at Star Wars events and the author of the memoir I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story.
Anthony Daniels' Concourse Stage appearance was a character-driven conversation with the actor who had embodied C-3PO since the original film. Fan accounts described him as funny, persona... Anthony Daniels hosted the opening ceremony, with Steve Sansweet and Jim Ward appearing during a program that included prerecorded greetings, the original Star Wars theatrical trailer, an... Rick McCallum discussed producing Attack of the Clones, digital production, and future original trilogy DVD possibilities before Hayden Christensen joined the stage to discuss playing Ana... A main stage production panel featuring Lorne Peterson, John Knoll, and Rick McCallum. A main stage cast panel featuring Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, and Hayden Christensen from Attack of the Clones. A main stage session combining Star Wars sound design, droid performance, and Attack of the Clones cast discussion. Celebration II’s major Saturday night music event, hosted by Anthony Daniels and featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis performing music from the Star Wars films. A main stage session combining Attack of the Clones stunt coordination, Star Wars sound design, and cast discussion. A main stage session combining ILM modelmaking, droid performance, and an appearance by Carrie Fisher. Opening session for Star Wars Celebration I, hosted by Anthony Daniels as part of the Friday Auditorium A programming schedule. Anthony Daniels appeared as part of the Friday Auditorium A programming schedule. Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch discussed design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Nick Dudman appeared for a creature effects and makeup-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig discussed costume and concept design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. John Knoll discussed Industrial Light & Magic visual effects work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Ray Park appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Rick McCallum appeared for a producer-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I and the future of the prequel trilogy. Jake Lloyd appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Daily welcome session hosted by Anthony Daniels as part of the Saturday Auditorium A programming schedule. Gavin Bocquet appeared for a production design-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Rick McCallum appeared for a producer-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I and the future of the prequel trilogy. Ahmed Best appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig discussed costume and concept design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Ray Park appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch discussed design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Pernilla August appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Rick McCallum appeared for a producer-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I and the future of the prequel trilogy. Warwick Davis appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Jake Lloyd appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Daily welcome session hosted by Anthony Daniels as part of the Sunday Auditorium A programming schedule. Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Rick McCallum appeared for a producer-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I and the future of the prequel trilogy. Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch discussed design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. David West Reynolds appeared as part of the Sunday Auditorium A author programming schedule. Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig discussed costume and concept design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Jake Lloyd appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Nick Dudman appeared for a creature effects and makeup-focused session connected to Star Wars: Episode I. Ray Park appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. Pernilla August appeared as part of the Celebration I actor programming schedule. John Knoll discussed Industrial Light & Magic visual effects work connected to Star Wars: Episode I. May 26 to May 29, 2022 • Anaheim, California April 7 to April 10, 2023 • London, England, UK April 18 to April 20, 2025 • Chiba, JapanCelebration Appearances
Panel Appearances
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
April 18 to April 20, 2025 • Chiba, Japan
3 panels
Anthony Daniels LIVE! Interview
The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars
The Heroic Sidekicks LIVE! Segment
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
April 7 to April 10, 2023 • London, England, UK
1 panel
40 Years of Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
May 26 to May 29, 2022 • Anaheim, California
2 panels
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones 20th Anniversary Celebration
I am C-3PO with Anthony Daniels
Star Wars Celebration Europe
July 13 to July 15, 2007 • London, England, UK
1 panel
Anthony Daniels
Star Wars Celebration IV
May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California
1 panel
Anthony Daniels
Star Wars Celebration II
May 3 to May 5, 2002 • Indianapolis, Indiana
8 panels
Celebration II Welcoming Ceremony
Rick McCallum and Hayden Christensen
Lorne Peterson, John Knoll and Rick McCallum
Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan and Hayden Christensen
Ben Burtt, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Hayden Christensen
Star Wars 25th Anniversary Concert
Nick Gillard, Ben Burtt and Daniel Logan
Lorne Peterson, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Carrie Fisher
Star Wars Celebration I
April 30 to May 2, 1999 • Denver, Colorado
33 panels
Welcome / Opening Ceremonies
Anthony Daniels
Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch
Nick Dudman
Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig
John Knoll
Ray Park
Ben Burtt
Rick McCallum
Jake Lloyd
Welcome
Gavin Bocquet
Rick McCallum
Ahmed Best
Ben Burtt
Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig
Ray Park
Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch
Pernilla August
Rick McCallum
Warwick Davis
Jake Lloyd
Welcome
Ben Burtt
Rick McCallum
Doug Chiang and Terryl Whitlatch
David West Reynolds
Trisha Biggar and Iain McCaig
Jake Lloyd
Nick Dudman
Ray Park
Pernilla August
John Knoll
Autograph Appearances
Photo Op Appearances
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
