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Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82

‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for his portrayal of roles including Macbeth and Mercutio

The actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and his role in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 82, his agent has said.

Pennington, who is listed as an honorary associate artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company, also founded and ran the English Shakespeare Company alongside the theatre director Michael Bogdanov.

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Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82 Acting May 11, 2026 Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82 ‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for his portrayal of roles including Macbeth and MercutioThe actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and his role in the origin...
Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82

‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for his portrayal of roles including Macbeth and MercutioThe actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and his role in the origin...

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