Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi (57 BBY - 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars galaxy, a Jedi Master of legendary status. He teaches both Anakin and Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force.

Portrayers and inspirations

From Episodes I to III, Kenobi is played by Ewan McGregor. In Episodes IV through VI, he is played by Sir Alec Guinness. He is voiced by Bernard Behrens in the NPR radio adaptation of Star Wars, and by James Arnold Taylor in the Clone Wars micro series and in the video game of Revenge of the Sith. The role is loosely inspired by General Makabe Rokuruta, a character from The Hidden Fortress played by Toshiro Mifune, whom Lucas also considered casting as Kenobi.

Related Topics:
Ewan McGregor - Alec Guinness - NPR - James Arnold Taylor - Clone Wars - Revenge of the Sith - The Hidden Fortress - Toshiro Mifune

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