Anthony Daniels is an English actor best known for his role as C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise. He has appeared in all nine films of the series, as well as the spin-off television series The Clone Wars. He is the only actor to have appeared in all of the Star Wars films. Daniels was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England in 1946. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career in the theatre, appearing in productions such as The Rocky Horror Show and The Merchant of Venice. He made his film debut in the 1976 film A Bridge Too Far. In 1977, Daniels was cast as C-3PO in the original Star Wars film. He has since reprised the role in all of the subsequent Star Wars films, as well as in the animated series The Clone Wars. He has also voiced the character in various video games and theme park attractions. Outside of Star Wars, Daniels has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Adventures of Pinocchio, and The X-Files. He has also provided voice work for a number of animated films and television shows, including The Simpsons, The Wild Thornberrys, and The Transformers.