From Starkiller to Darth Maul | Sam Witwer (Star Wars, Smallville)
About this episode
Jim Cummings interviews Sam Witwer about his career in acting and voice performance, focusing on his roles in Star Wars and other notable series.
This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed actor, voice actor, and musician Sam Witwer for an unforgettable conversation celebrating a remarkable career spanning film, television, animation, and video games! Best known to fans around the world as Starkiller in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and the definitive voice of Darth Maul across numerous Star Wars animated series and games, Sam has also captivated audiences with memorable performances in Smallville, Being Human, Battlestar Galactica, and Supergirl. With an incredible range as both a screen actor and voice performer, Sam has become one of the most respected talents working in genre entertainment today. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Jim and Sam explore his journey into acting, voice performance, and performance capture, discussing how a lifelong passion for storytelling and classic cinema led him to some of the most iconic roles in modern pop culture. Sam shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from bringing Darth Maul back to life, portraying Starkiller in the Star Wars universe, and collaborating with legendary filmmakers, directors, and fellow performers. The conversation also offers unique…
People in this episode
Host: Jim Cummings
Guest: Sam Witwer
Topics covered
- voice acting
- Star Wars
- career journey
- animation
- performance capture
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Smallville, Being Human, Battlestar Galactica, Supergirl
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