Warwick Davis, star of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" sagas, named BAFTA Fellow
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Warwick Davis, star of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" sagas, named BAFTA Fellow

Warwick Davis played Wicket the Ewok in
Warwick Davis played Wicket the Ewok in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi"
14 Jan - British actor Warwick Davis is set to be honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship at this year's film awards.

As reported on THR, the actor, most known for his many roles in "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars", will be recognised for his "outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television."

"Warwick is a talented, much loved and truly inspiring figure who has captivated audiences over many decades... Hugely respected by his peers both in Britain and globally for his immense creativity and passion for the craft of storytelling, we at BAFTA are thrilled to celebrate his exceptional body of work and achievements at the EE BAFTA Film Awards next month," said BAFTA Chair Sara Putt.
The actor plays Griphook in
The actor plays Griphook in "Harry Potter"
He also portrayed Professor Flitwick in the first two
He also portrayed Professor Flitwick in the first two "Harry Potter" movies
Said Davis, "The Fellowship, to me, embodies the spirit of inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration that BAFTA stands for. This recognition is not just about the body of work I've contributed but also about the people who've stood by me and the audiences who have made this journey worthwhile."

"I accept this Fellowship in honour of everyone living with dwarfism or any form of difference, reminding us that our uniqueness can be our greatest asset," he added.
The actor in
The actor in "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace"
Warwick Davis as Weeteef Cyu-Bee in
Warwick Davis as Weeteef Cyu-Bee in "Rogue One"
Diagnosed with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita at birth, Davis has played numerous characters in a variety of film franchises throughout his career, from Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook on "Harry Potter", to Wollivan, Weeteef Cyu-Bee and Wicket W. Warrick in various "Star Wars" titles.

He also played a role in movies like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", "Labyrinth" and "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil".

Other BAFTA Fellows honourees include Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, and Judi Dench.


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