Jay Laga’aia
Jay Laga’aia
Known for: Captain Typho
Jay Laga’aia portrayed Captain Typho in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, serving as Padmé Amidala’s head of security during the Clone Wars era. He has also been a frequent Celebration host and performer, bringing energy and humor to Star Wars stage programming.
The Fan Club Breakfast was a ticketed morning gathering for Star Wars fan club members at the Omni Los Angeles. Rather than a panel, it served as a social event where fans could begin the... This private pre-meeting prepared Star Wars Celebrity contestants for the talent contest. Hosted in connection with Jay Laga'aia and the contest staff, it likely covered stage order, rule... Dave and Lou Elsey appeared with Bruce Spence for a creature makeup presentation tied to the creation and performance of Tion Medon in Revenge of the Sith. The session brought together th... Carrie Fisher's daytime Celebration IV appearance gave fans another chance to hear from the actor and writer behind Princess Leia during the saga's 30th anniversary weekend. The session c... 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... Jay Laga'aia's Concourse Stage hour gave the Celebration IV stage host and actor behind Captain Typho his own spotlight. Fan accounts described him as a strong presenter and entertainer w... 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... This Concourse Stage panel assembled several of the visual effects artists who helped define modern effects work: Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Phil Tippett. T... Irvin Kershner's Concourse Stage appearance gave fans a rare chance to hear from the director of The Empire Strikes Back. The session likely focused on his approach to character, tone and... This follow-up Fanboys panel brought the film's creative team before the Celebration IV audience after fans had already seen selected footage. Director Kyle Newman and producers associate... This anniversary panel brought together major behind-the-scenes contributors from the original and classic-era Star Wars films, including Robert Watts, Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, Ben Bu... Star Wars Celebrity was Celebration IV's fan talent contest, hosted by Jay Laga'aia with celebrity judges. Contestants performed music, comedy or other acts before a Star Wars audience, c... A Conversation with Carrie Fisher was a special ticketed evening event built around Fisher's unscripted storytelling and relationship with the Star Wars audience. The format was informal,... The Fan Club Breakfast was a ticketed morning gathering for Star Wars fan club members at the Omni Los Angeles. Rather than a panel, it served as a social event where fans could begin the... This family-room performance featured Jay Laga'aia in music mode rather than strictly as an actor or stage host. The session was aimed at a family audience and highlighted his ability to ... Ray Park's Celebration IV appearance centered on Darth Maul, martial arts performance and the physical skill behind one of the prequel trilogy's most memorable characters. Fan accounts re... 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... This panel previewed The History Channel's Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed, a documentary special examining the mythological, historical, political and cultural influences behind the saga.... The Force of the Fetts brought together three actors connected to the Fett legacy: Jeremy Bulloch, Daniel Logan and Temuera Morrison. The panel let fans hear from the performers behind Bo... This Concourse Stage session paired Peter Mayhew, the actor behind Chewbacca, with Michael Kingma, who played the Wookiee Tarfful in Revenge of the Sith. The panel focused on the physical... Dave and Lou Elsey appeared with Bruce Spence for a creature makeup presentation tied to the creation and performance of Tion Medon in Revenge of the Sith. The session brought together th... This Concourse Stage session gathered performers connected with Ewoks and other small creature roles, including Kenny Baker, Debbie Lee Carrington, Rusty Goffe, Mike Edmonds, Felix Silla ... 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
One-Eyed Security with Jay Laga’aia
Battle of the Bands
Star Wars Celebration IV
May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California
22 panels
Fan Club Breakfast
Meet SW Celebrity Contestants (Private)
Dave & Lou Elsey with Bruce Spence
Carrie Fisher
Model Shop: Lorne Peterson, Don Bies, Jon Berg
Hour with Jay Laga’aia
Opening Ceremonies
VFX Rock Stars: Edlund, Ralston, Knoll, Murren, Tippett
Irvin Kershner
Fanboys Creators
30 Years: Watts, Edlund, Ralston, Burtt, Reynolds
Star Wars Celebrity
A Conversation with Carrie Fisher
Fan Club Breakfast
Jay Laga’aia Sings
Ray Park
Anthony Daniels
Star Wars: Legacy Revealed History Channel Preview
Jeremy Bulloch, Daniel Logan, Temuera Morrison
Peter Mayhem & Michael Kingma
Dave & Lou Elsey with Bruce Spence
Apostolos, Baker, Carrington, Goffe, Edmonds, Silla, & Thompson
Star Wars Celebration III
April 21 to 24, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana
4 panels
Opening Ceremonies
Hayden Live from Italy!
An Hour With Jay Laga’aia
George Lucas Q&A (3 Sessions)
Autograph Appearances
Photo Op Appearances
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