Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82
‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for roles including Macbeth and Mercutio
TL;DR
- Michael Pennington, an actor known for Shakespeare and Star Wars, died at 82.
- He was an honorary associate artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company and co-founded the English Shakespeare Company.
- Pennington was celebrated for playing numerous Shakespearean characters, including Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear.
- He also appeared in over 70 onscreen productions, notably as Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
- His agent confirmed his peaceful death on Thursday, May 7th.