Sam Witwer

About this episode

Sam Witwer shares insights and experiences from his acting career in Star Wars and Star Trek.

In this episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the incredibly talented Sam Witwer, known for his roles in Star Wars and Star Trek. Sam shares his unique approach to choosing roles, his experiences in the industry, and some behind-the-scenes stories that will blow your mind. From his time on Battlestar Galactica to his iconic role as Darth Maul, Sam opens up about the highs and lows of his career. He also discusses the challenges of the acting world, including his time at Juilliard and the lessons learned from industry legends. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining conversation with one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: Sam Witwer

Topics covered

• acting
• Hollywood
• Star Wars
• Star Trek
• career challenges
• behind-the-scenes stories

Keywords

• Sam Witwer
• Star Wars
• Star Trek
• acting career
• Darth Maul
• Battlestar Galactica
• Juilliard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Juilliard

Books & works: Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica

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