Don Bies
Don Bies
Known for: R2-D2 / droid unit supervisor
Don Bies has worked with R2-D2 and Star Wars droids as a modelmaker, operator, and droid unit supervisor. His Star Wars work spans Lucasfilm archives, character appearances, and prequel-era production, making him a key figure in the practical history of Artoo and other droids.
This behind-the-scenes session focused on the ILM model shop and the physical craft behind Star Wars ships, miniatures and effects elements. Lorne Peterson, Don Bies and Jon Berg represen... The Opening Ceremonies served as Celebration IV's public birthday party for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Fans entering the room received commemorative postal material tied to the St... Don Bies' droid-focused session drew on his experience with Star Wars model work, droids and practical effects. The panel likely covered the construction, operation and maintenance of dro... This Petree Stage gathering brought together several production veterans whose work shaped the physical and visual identity of the Star Wars films. Phil Tippett, Jon Berg, Lorne Peterson,... Don Bies' session focused on model work, droids and practical effects. Bies' experience connected professional production methods with the kind of fan-built droids and models visible thro... A miniatures and modelmaking panel focused on Star Wars miniature work and modelmaking. A main stage session combining Star Wars sound design, droid performance, and Attack of the Clones cast discussion. A main stage session combining ILM modelmaking, droid performance, and an appearance by Carrie Fisher. Looks like this guest hasn’t appeared for a photo op yet, but we’ll keep checking.Celebration Appearances
Panel Appearances
Star Wars Celebration Europe
July 13 to July 15, 2007 • London, England, UK
2 panels
The Modelmakers
R2 and Beyond: Droidmaster Don Bies
Star Wars Celebration IV
May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California
5 panels
Model Shop: Lorne Peterson, Don Bies, Jon Berg
Opening Ceremonies
Droids with Don Bies
Tippet, Berg, Peterson, Bies, Reynolds, Muren
Don Bies
Star Wars Celebration III
April 21 to 24, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana
1 panel
Don Bies, Droidmaster
Star Wars Celebration II
May 3 to May 5, 2002 • Indianapolis, Indiana
3 panels
Grant Millions in Miniatures
Ben Burtt, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Hayden Christensen
Lorne Peterson, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Carrie Fisher
Autograph Appearances
Photo Op Appearances
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