Wilhuff Tarkin

Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin is one of the central antagonists featured in the original Star Wars film where he was played by British actor Peter Cushing (better known for his numerous roles in various Hammer Films Productions films during the 1950s-70s). A younger version of the character was briefly seen at the end of the 2005 prequel film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith where he played by Wayne Pygram. For the Star Wars radio drama, Keene Curtis provided the voice for Governor Tarkin. Doctor Who actor Paul Darrow provided the voice for Tarkin in the 2006 video game Star Wars: Empire at War.

Notes & Trivia

 * In Star Wars, Tarkin is only ever referred to as Governor Tarkin. Princess Leia is the only character to address him by name.


 * Wilhuff Tarkin is the only central character from the original Star Wars to not receive an action figure in the initial Kenner series line. Tarkin did eventually receive an action figure under the Powers of the Force line.


 * Wayne Pygram, who briefly played the role of Tarkin in Episode III, is better known for playing the role of Scorpius, a central antagonist from the Farscape television series.