Alfie Curtis, The Actor Who Played Dr. Evazan in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE Passed Away at 87
The name Alfie Curtis might not sound familiar to you right off the bat, but the actor is best known for playing the small role of Dr. Evazan in George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. He has passed away at the age of 87.
Dr. Evazan is one of the first characters that Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves at odds within the Mos Eisley Cantina. He was the guy who threatened Luke with death and bragged to him about being so dangerous that he had a death sentence on 12 systems.
The character didn't have much screentime in the film, but the character's crazy backstory was explored in various books in the extended universe. If you're not familiar with that backstory, here's a brief rundown:
Doctor Cornelius Evazan was a human male from the planet Alsakan who was a promising cosmetic surgeon until he became gripped by madness and began practicing "creative surgery" on his patients, leaving his victims horrifically disfigured. After information concerning his cruel medical experiments came to light, an encounter with a bounty hunter left his face hideously scarred.
The character also made a brief appearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
In addition to Star Wars, the actor also starred in films like The Elephant Man, The Wildcats of St. Trinian and Take It or Leave It. He also starred in a few British TV series such as Cribb, Larry Grayson and Lost Empires.
He may not be one of the greatest, most well-known actors of all time, but with the role he had in Star Wars, he'll never be forgotten by the fans.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Via: JediNews