RIP Clive Revill, original voice of the Emperor

[ZeroSum]

Clive Revill, Voice of the Emperor in ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ Dies at 94

Clive Revill, the New Zealand native who after being recruited to be an actor by Laurence Olivier starred on Broadway, appeared in two films for Billy Wilder and provided the original voice of the evil Emperor Palpatine in The Empire Strikes Back, has died. He was 94.

Revill died March 11 at a care facility in Sherman Oaks after a battle with dementia, his daughter, Kate Revill, told The Hollywood Reporter.

 

[asalaw]

I was shocked to discover he was still alive, but glad he lived so long. He was also amazing in Oliver! as Fagin. Quite an actor.

 

[Halliwax]

I met him back in 2015, he had so much energy when talking with fans. Very open and friendly

I quote him daily….

“…there is a great disturbance in the force”

He will always be MY emperor

 

[sstnickg]

He was also a great villain on my beloved Babylon 5-Trakis.
A lovely actor who classed up any show he appeared in, R.I.P.

 

[George]

Rest his soul

 

[drusselmeyer]

I first noticed him in Wizards and Warriors. That show would have been much more appreciated today.

 

[robn1]

I first noticed him in Wizards and Warriors. That show would have been much more appreciated today.

I remember that one, also a great episode of Columbo.