Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Felicity Jones (Actor) .. Jyn Erso

Born: October 17, 1983
Birthplace: Bournville, Birmingham, England

Trivia: Actress Felicity Jones paid her dues as a teenager, playing a recurring character on the low-budget U.K. fantasy series The Worst Witch. Her next big break would be a TV role, as well, but part of Zoe Brogan on the drama Cape Wrath would come with considerably more prestige. Jones then branched out with a part in the 2008 of the novel Brideshead Revisited and a prominent role in the 2009 Stephen Frears film Chéri. Jones co-starred in the well-received romantic drama Like Crazy, and scored her first Oscar nomination for her work in 2014's The Theory of Everything playing the wife of celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking.

Diego Luna (Actor) .. Captain Cassian Andor

Born: December 29, 1979
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Trivia: By the time director Alfonso Cuarón's Y Tu Mamá También took stateside arthouse theaters by storm in the early months of 2002, actor Diego Luna had been a fixture of Mexican film and television for nearly a decade. Though his breakout success could only be hinted at when he appeared in director Julian Schnabel's critically acclaimed drama Before Night Falls the previous year, it was his turn as a naïve, sex-starved teen in Cuarón's coming-of-age comedy drama that catapulted him to international stardom. A native of Mexico City whose mother died in a car accident when he was a mere two years old, Diego Luna was left to be raised by his father, Alejandro -- widely renowned as one of Mexico's most talented set designers. The draw of the entertainment industry, to which his father's work exposed him, proved too irresistible for the talented aspiring actor, and before long, Luna was refining his skills on both stage and screen. Following his debut in the 1991 short film El Último Fin de Año (The Last New Year), Luna appeared opposite childhood pal Gael García Bernal in the popular television soap opera El Abuelo y Yo (1992). His star quickly rising, Luna was soon noticed by casting directors, and in 1996, he took the lead for the musical drama El Cometa and the thriller Un Dulce Olor a Muerte (both 1999). To those who saw the films, it was obvious that the young star had leading-man talent, though it was a partnership with longtime friend Bernal that truly sparked both actors' careers. Y Tu Mamá También was released in Mexico in June of 2001 to huge box-office success, and it didn't take the rest of the world long to wonder what all of the fuss was about. Alternately funny, moving, sad, and affecting, the story of two hormone-fueled friends (Luna and Bernal) who hit the road with a sexy free spirit (Maribel Verdú) drew controversy for its overt sexuality. But those willing to look past that aspect were treated to a touching tale of friendship, loss, and the importance of living every moment of life to its fullest. With international offers subsequently flooding his doorstep, Luna remained in Mexico for a trio of films before accepting supporting roles in Frida and Vampires: Los Muertos in 2002. His status as an international star was confirmed when director Kevin Costner cast Luna in the 2003 Western Open Range. Following high-profile roles in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights and Criminal (both 2004) the young star stepped before the camera for none other than Steven Spielberg for the 2004 drama The Terminal, which was inspired by the true-life tale of Iranian refugee Merhan Karimi Nasseri. He worked steadily, reteaming with Bernal in 2008 for the soccer drama Rudo y Cursi. That same year he was a producer on the well-reviewed Sin Nombre, and appeared as one of Harvey Milk's lovers in the award-winning biopic by director Gus Van Sant. In 2012 he had a small part in the thriller Contraband, and had a major part, again alongside Bernal, in the Will Ferrell Spanish-language comedy Casa de mi Padre.

Mads Mikkelsen (Actor) .. Galen Erso

Born: November 22, 1965
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Trivia: Danish-born Mads Mikkelsen studied his craft at Arhus Theatre School near his hometown of Copenhagen before embarking on his professional career. He would appear in many Danish films throughout the '90s, such as Pusher and Bleeder and on the series Unit One before transitioning into American cinema, playing Tristan in 2004's King Arthur and villain La Chiffre in 2006's Casino Royale. Mikkelsen would soon follow this up with roles in Monsters vs. Aliens, Valhalla Rising, and 2010's Clash of the Titans, in which he played Draco.

Ben Mendelsohn (Actor) .. Director Orson Krennic

Born: April 03, 1969
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Trivia: Lead actor, onscreen from the '80s.

Donnie Yen (Actor) .. Chirrut Îmwe

Born: July 27, 1963
Birthplace: Guangzhou, China

Trivia: A sharp-skilled martial artist who has gone on to a successful career as a director and choreographer, Donnie Yen has found success in both his homeland China and in the hustle and bustle of Tinsletown. Working on projects ranging from the traditional Chinese martial-arts period piece Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) to the bone-crunching science fiction-vampire opus Blade II, Yen has distinguished himself as a formidable figure in the ranks of action cinema. Born in Canton, China, in July 1963, Yen's family moved to Hong Kong when Yen was two, again relocating to Boston, MA, when he was 11. It was in Boston that his mother, Bow Sim-Mark, a famous Wushu and Tai Chi master, ran the internationally famous Chinese Wushu Research Institute. A musically inclined youngster who excelled at the piano, Yen was educated by his mother in the martial arts from the moment he took his first steps. An addiction to Hong Kong cinema only fueled the energetic teenager's love for martial arts, and Yen would frequently find himself emulating the awe-inspiring moves of such film legends as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Worried that Yen spent a little too much of his time in Boston's notorious Combat Zone, his concerned parents sent him to Beijing on a two-year training program with the Beijing Wushu Team. Studying alongside such future stars as Jet Li, Yen began to build the confidence and self-discipline to become a Wushu master; he also made history as the first non-PRC Chinese to be accepted to the school. Fate intervened at a pit stop in Hong Kong en route back to his home in Boston, and Yen's chance meeting with legendary filmmaker/choreographer/action director Yuen Woo-Ping served as the inspiration Yen was seeking to break into the film industry. After appearing in minor roles in such 1980s Woo-Ping films as Tai Chi Master (1984) and Tiger Cage (1988), Yen received his breakout role in director Tsui Hark's massively popular Once Upon a Time in China II (1992). Cast opposite peer Jet Li, the duo engaged in a pair of fight scenes that would rank among the most inventive and exhilarating in martial arts film history. Even opposite such formidable talent as Li, Yen's creative fighting skills were so effective that he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 1992 Hong Kong Film Awards. Later turning to the small screen to perfect his cinematic fighting skills and sharpen his abilities as a director, Yen began to earn a reputation as a director of unparalleled focus who was always able to deliver in even the most discouraging film shoots. Aiming to create films that would not only thrill, but stir the emotions deep within an audience, Yen made his feature directorial debut with 1997's Legend of the Wolf. Drawing from his choreography experiences on such films as Iron Monkey (1993) and Wing Chun (1994) and combining them with his experience as a filmmaker, Yen made little impact at the Hong Kong box office with Legend of the Wolf, though the upbeat filmmaker would continue to refine his skills both at home and abroad. Subsequent efforts such as Ballistic Kiss (1998) and City of Darkness (1999) found Yen entering John Woo territory in terms of cinematic style, and prominent appearances in such popular American films as Highlander: Endgame (2000) and Blade II (2002) (both of which found Yen serving double-duty as fight choreographer in addition to acting) found his audience expanding and his skills as a choreographer in increasing demand.

Forest Whitaker (Actor) .. Saw Gerrera

Born: July 15, 1961
Birthplace: Longview, Texas

Trivia: Forest Whitaker attended college on a football scholarship, then, interested in Opera, transferred to U.S.C. on two more scholarships to study Music and Theater. He landed small roles on television and in two films, beginning with Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). He got his big break when he appeared in Oliver Stone's Platoon and Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money (both 1986). After a few more supporting roles, Whitaker got his first lead in Clint Eastwood's Bird (1988), in which he played the title role -- heroin-addicted jazz great Charlie Parker, a performance which won him the 1988 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award. Although now better-known as an lead actor, he was unable to greatly capitalize on his success and remained primarily a supporting player in films. He is the older brother of actor Damon Whitaker.

Wen Jiang (Actor) .. Baze Malbus

Born: January 05, 1963
Birthplace: Tangshan, Hebei, China

Trivia: Made drawings as a kid that he considered to be films, that were mostly about war, and kept them labeled with titles in a box. Leaped to stardom in China with 1986's Hibiscus Town; international acclaim followed the next year with Red Sorghum. Made the transition to directing with In the Heat of the Sun in 1994. Sophomore directorial effort Devils on the Doorstep, about the Japanese occupation of China during World War II, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2000 but was banned in China for being "insufficiently patriotic"; he was also banned from directing for seven years. Is the face of China's art-house films.

Riz Ahmed (Actor) .. Bodhi Rook

Born: December 01, 1982
Birthplace: Wembley, London, England

Trivia: Set up his own club called Hit & Run while studying at Oxford. Has a hip hop career under the name Riz MC; was chosen as a BBC Introducing artist in 2007 and performed at various events including the Glastonbury Festival and the BBC Electric Proms. Signed to the independent label Tru Thoughts in 2011 and released his debut album Microscope the same year. In 2017, made Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential figures in the world; his entry was written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Is a childhood friend of Propercorn founder Ryan Kohn; together they raised over $85,000 to help Syrian refugees in 2017.

Jimmy Smits (Actor) .. Bail Organa

Born: July 09, 1955
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Trivia: Born July 9th, 1955 and bitten by the acting bug while in high school, Jimmy Smits earned a B.A. from Brooklyn College and an M.F.A. from Cornell. His excellent work in off-Broadway productions led to his being cast in several movie and TV projects, notably the two-hour pilot for Miami Vice (1984). In 1986, Smits was signed to play tyro attorney Victor Sifuentes on the weekly NBC series L.A. Law, a role which would win him a fervent fan following as well as an Emmy. He eventually left the series to pursue a theatrical film career, but by 1994 was back on the small screen in such cable-TV productions as The Cisco Kid and Solomon and Sheba. While filming the latter production in Morocco, Smits was asked by the producers of the TV series NYPD Blue to replace another actor with movie aspirations, David Caruso. In the fall of 1994, Smits made his NYPD Blue bow in the role of detective Bobby Simone, almost immediately reclaiming the viewers who'd sworn to desert the series when Caruso left. Following this personal triumph, Smits starred in 1995's Mi Familia, a critically acclaimed film of barrio life.In 1998, after four years in the role of Simone, Smits chose to leave NYPD Blue, though the show would continue for another seven years without him. The first few years of his career following the departure from the show were somewhat lackluster, but Smits eventually landed the role of Senator Bail Organa in the second and third Star Wars prequels, a move that would permanently cement him in film history in the minds of at least one very large fanbase.In addition to his work with the Star Wars franchise, Smits also made an inevitable return to the small-screen mid-decade with a prominent role on NBC's The West Wing during the show's 2004-2005 season. Smits continued to find success on the small screen for his turn as assistant district attorney Miguel Prado. The role would earn him a Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Alistair Petrie (Actor) .. General Draven

Born: September 30, 1970
Birthplace: England

Trivia: As an older student, comforted and encouraged fellow actor James D'Arcy after his audition London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art went badly. In 2004, appeared in the video "Bellissimo" by the Bristol band Ilya. Played Iorek Byrnison in the 2004 revival of His Dark Materials at the Olivier National Theatre. In 2005, played Edmund Mortimer, Pistol and Ralph Mouldy in Nicholas Hytner's 6-hour staging of Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 at the London National Theatre. Played Gerald Thornton in Time and the Conways, directed by Rupert Goold and staged at the National Theatre, London in 2009.

Genevieve O'reilly (Actor) .. Mon Mothma

Born: January 06, 1977
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Trivia: As a child, knew that she wanted to become a performer and sang and danced a lot at home. At the age of 10, emigrated from Dublin to Adelaide with her family. Moved from Adelaide to Sydney at the age of twenty to study at the NIDA. Was one of the subjects of a TV documentary on the NIDA and its students titled Drama School (2000). Cast as the understudy for Gale Edwards' New York production of The White Devil a week after graduating from NIDA in 2000. Made her TV debut in fantasy series BeastMaster in 2001. First film role was as Officer Wirtz in The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Moved to London to pursue acting opportunities in 2005. Profile raised with her lead role as Kate in TV series The Time of Your Life (2007). Played Princess Diana in the 2007 docudrama Diana: Last Days of a Princess.

Ben Daniels (Actor) .. General Merrick

Born: June 10, 1964
Birthplace: Nuneaton,Warwickshire, England

Trivia: British supporting actor Ben Daniels has spent much of his career on stage, but he also plays small roles in feature films, such as The Lost Language of Cranes (1992) and I Want You (1998). Daniels learned his craft at London's Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Paul Kasey (Actor) .. Admiral Raddus

Born: August 05, 1973
Birthplace: Chatham, Kent

Stephen Stanton (Actor) .. Admiral Raddus

Born: August 22, 1961

Ian McElhinney (Actor) .. General Dodonna

Fares Fares (Actor) .. Senator Vaspar

Jonathan Aris (Actor) .. Senator Jebel

Trivia: A English actor noted for his aptitude with distinguished and erudite characterizations, Jonathan Aris first bowed onscreen in his native Britain during the mid-'90s, but caught the attention of American audiences uncharacteristically, with his supporting turn opposite heavyweights Bruce Willis and Richard Gere in the action thriller The Jackal (1997) -- a remake of Fred Zinnemann's epic political thriller The Day of the Jackal (1973). He returned to the U.K. for a supporting contribution to Philip Saville's bittersweet comedy drama Metroland (1997), then teamed up with the eminent Mike Leigh for a small role in the Gilbert & Sullivan biopic Topsy-Turvy (1999). Thereafter, Aris placed a particularly strong emphasis on British television work. Projects in this arena included the outings Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ships (1998, in a bit role), an episode of the mystery series Poirot (2000), the Beethoven biopic Eroica (2003), and a portrayal of the Marquis of Worcester in the telemovie Beau Brummell: The Charming Man (2007). Also in 2007, Aris starred alongside Michael Caine and Demi Moore in the caper film Flawless.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Actor) .. Senator Pamlo

Born: February 08, 1976
Birthplace: London, England

Trivia: Studied at Raine's Foundation School from 1987 to 1991.Attended the same school as actors Eddie Marsan, Leonard Fenton and Ann Mitchell.Has worked in television, film, theater, short film, radio, opera and video games.Her voice is featured in the football simulation video game FIFA 17, FIFA 18 and FIFA 19.Best known for her work in Bad Girls, EastEnders, Sex Education and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).

Valene Kane (Actor) .. Lyra Erso

Born: January 30, 1987
Birthplace: Newry, Count Down, Northern Ireland

Trivia: Moved from Newry to London at the age of 18 to pursue her acting career. Appeared in The Fading Light, her first major role, where the script was completely improvised. Her father, Val Kane, was a successful Gaelic Footballer and coach. Learns her lines by writing them out over and over again.

Beau Gadson (Actor) .. Young Jyn

Dolly Gadson (Actor) .. Younger Jyn

Duncan Pow (Actor) .. Sergeant Melshi

Jordan Stephens (Actor) .. Corporal Tonc

Babou Ceesay (Actor) .. Lieutenant Sefla

Birthplace: London, England

Trivia: Born in the United Kingdom, but grew up in Gambia. Worked as an auditor and studied microbiology at Imperial College London prior to beginning his career in acting. Acquired his first role in film when the casting director for the film Severance saw him in a production of Macbeth. Role in Inspector Lewis was a bold step in the show's casting, which up until that point maintained a predominantly Caucasian cast of characters.

Aidan Cook (Actor) .. Two Tubes

Daniel Mays (Actor) .. Tivik

Born: March 31, 1978
Birthplace: Epping, Essex,United Kingdom

Trivia: Grew up in Buckhurst Hill, Epping Forest District of Essex, London, United Kingdom. Likes boxing sports. Is a fan of the Leyton Orient football team. Appeared in the music video of one of his favorites rock bands, Feeder, in 2012. Participated in the BGC Charity Day representing the Haven House Children's Hospice in September 2019.

Andy De La Tour (Actor) .. General Hurst Romodi

Tony Pitts (Actor) .. Captain Pterro

Born: October 10, 1962
Birthplace: Sheffield

Martin Gordon (Actor) .. Vanee

Eric MacLennon (Actor) .. Rebel Techs

Robin Pearce (Actor) .. Rebel Tech

Francis Magee (Actor) .. Grizzly Rebel

Born: June 26, 1959

Bronson Webb (Actor) .. Rebel MP

Born: February 20, 1983

Geraldine James (Actor) .. Blue Three

Born: July 06, 1950
Birthplace: Maidenhead, Berkshire, England

Trivia: Supporting actress, onscreen from 1980.

Ariyon Bakare (Actor) .. Blue Four

Simon Farnaby (Actor) .. Blue Five

Born: April 02, 1973
Birthplace: Darlington, County Durham, England

Trivia: Inspired to pursue acting after realising two of his comic influences, Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer were also from Darlington, and if they could make it, maybe he could too. Former member of the National Youth Theatre. After a role in a stage play fell through, Farnaby was forced to put a hold on his acting career and work as a luggage porter to make ends meet. Was almost fired from his porter role for misplacing £500,000 worth of paintings. Co-authored a book, The Phantom of the Open, about Maurice Flitcroft, a crane driver who entered the 1976 Open, despite never playing a round of golf in his life, and set the worst score in the tournament's history.

Drewe Henley (Actor) .. Red Leader

Trivia: British actor Drewe Henley appeared in many films during the '60s and '70s, but he is best known for his work on the London and New York stages. Henley has also appeared on television.

Angus Macinnes (Actor) .. Gold Leader

Born: October 27, 1947

Gabby Wong (Actor) .. Gold Nine

Richard Glover (Actor) .. Red Twelve

Toby Hefferman (Actor) .. Blue Eight

Richard Cunningham (Actor) .. General Ramda

Born: June 14, 1967

Jack Roth (Actor) .. Lieutenant Adema

Michael Gould (Actor) .. Admiral Gorin

Born: May 03, 1961

Rufus Wright (Actor) .. Lieutenant Casido

Born: September 14, 1974

Michael Shaeffer (Actor) .. General Corssin

Geoff Bell (Actor) .. 2nd Lieutenant Frobb

James Harkness (Actor) .. Private Basteren

Derek Arnold (Actor) .. Pao

Matt Rippy (Actor) .. Corporal Rostok

Nick Kellington (Actor) .. Bistan

Michael Nardone (Actor) .. Shield Gate Officer

Born: March 03, 1967

Nathan Plant (Actor) .. Imperial Guard Droid

Christopher Patrick Nolan (Actor) .. Alderaanian Guard

Warwick Davis (Actor) .. Weeteef Cyubee

Born: February 03, 1970
Birthplace: Epsom, Surrey, England

Trivia: Actor Warwick Davis is best known for portraying the title character -- a role written especially for him by story writer George Lucas -- in Ron Howard's sword and sorcery fantasy Willow (1988). Davis made his film debut at age 11 playing the Ewok Wicket W. Warrick in Return of the Jedi (1983). Then only 2'11" tall, he auditioned the role after his grandmother overheard a casting call for little people on the radio. During production he began a friendship with director George Lucas and went on to reprise the role in a pair of made-for-television movies: The Ewok Adventure (1984) and The Battle of Endor (1986). When Davis married in 1991, he and wife, Samantha Burroughs, honeymooned on Lucas' Skywalker Ranch. Fans of horror fare will recognize Davis as the murderous, magical little person in the five Leprechaun (1993) films. In addition to his feature film work, which includes Prince Valiant (1997) and Star Wars: Episode 1, Davis has also appeared on television in movies and miniseries such as the BBC's popular Chronicle of Narnia and the American-made Gulliver's Travels (1996). In addition, he works occasionally on the British stage. Davis owns a production company, Inch High Productions, and for it has directed and produced musical and industrial videos. In 1994, he co-founded Willow Personal Management Ltd. with former castmate Peter Burroughs. They bill it as "The Largest Agency for Short Actors in the World."In the first decade of the 21st century Davis was cast as Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter films and he would go on to appear in every film in that highly successful franchise. He appeared in the 2004 biopic Ray, and in 2011 he joined forces with Ricky Gervais for the sitcom Life's Too Short.

Dee Tails (Actor) .. L-1

Ruth Bell (Actor) .. Jedha Server

May Bell (Actor) .. Jedha Server

Angus Wright (Actor) .. Hammerhead Captain

Born: November 11, 1964

Alan Rushton (Actor) .. Engineer

Robert Benedetti (Actor) .. Hall-Engineer

Born: February 27, 1939

Richard Franklin (Actor) .. Engineer

Born: January 15, 1936

Weston Gavin (Actor) .. Engineer

Nick Hobbs (Actor) .. Engineer

Spencer Wilding (Actor)

Born: July 26, 1972

Guy Henry (Actor) .. Tarkin

Born: October 17, 1960
Birthplace: London, England

Trivia: Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art between 1979 and 1981. First appeared on stage performing with the Highcliffe Charity Players (HCP) in 1971; he is now the President of the HCP. Is a supporter of the Chapel Lane Theatre Company.

Daniel Naprous (Actor) .. Darth Vader

Ingvild Deila (Actor) .. Księżniczka Leia

Beau Gadsdon (Actor) .. Młoda Jyn

Eric MacLennan (Actor) .. Rebel Techs