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Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis is an English actor known for roles in the Star Wars, Willow, Leprechaun, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia film series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Warwick Davis is an English actor known for roles in the Star Wars, Willow, Leprechaun, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Born in Epsom, Surrey, in 1970, he has also presented television programmes and founded the talent agency Willow Management. He received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2025 and was appointed OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours.

Early life

Warwick Ashley Davis was born on 3 February 1970 in Epsom, Surrey, England. He was born with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, which caused his short stature.

Acting career

Davis built a long film and television career in fantasy and science fiction, including *Star Wars*, *Willow*, *Leprechaun*, *Harry Potter*, and *The Chronicles of Narnia*. He first became widely known for playing Wicket the Ewok in *Return of the Jedi*. He starred as the title character in *Willow* and appeared in the *Leprechaun* films. He played Professor Filius Flitwick in the *Harry Potter* films.

Other work

Beyond acting, he has worked as a presenter and helped establish Willow Management with his father-in-law, Peter Burroughs. He co-founded Willow Management, an agency representing very short and very tall actors.

Honours

His career has been recognised with major honours, including the BAFTA Fellowship in 2025 and appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2026 New Year Honours.

Key facts

  • He was born with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare genetic condition associated with dwarfism.
  • He first became widely known for playing Wicket the Ewok in *Return of the Jedi*.
  • He starred as the title character in *Willow* and appeared in the *Leprechaun* films.
  • He played Professor Filius Flitwick in the *Harry Potter* films.
  • He co-founded Willow Management, an agency representing very short and very tall actors.
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Canadian context

Warwick Davis is well known to Canadian audiences through globally distributed franchise films and television series such as *Star Wars* and *Harry Potter*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Warwick Davis?
Warwick Davis is an English actor and presenter known for fantasy and science-fiction roles, especially in *Star Wars*, *Willow*, *Leprechaun*, and *Harry Potter*.
When was Warwick Davis born?
He was born on 3 February 1970 in Epsom, Surrey, England.
What is Warwick Davis best known for?
He is best known for playing Wicket in *Star Wars*, the title role in *Willow*, and Professor Filius Flitwick in *Harry Potter*.
What condition does Warwick Davis have?
He was born with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare condition that caused dwarfism.
What is Willow Management?
Willow Management is a talent agency associated with Davis that represents very short and very tall actors.
What honours has Warwick Davis received?
He received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2025 and was appointed OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warwick_Davis
    Supports: 2025 BAFTA Fellowship and 2026 OBE honour.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001116/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date/place, and condition causing dwarfism.
  3. Andrew Lownie — https://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/authors/warwick-a-davis
    Supports: Career overview, Willow Management, and key roles.
  4. Anglia Ruskin University — https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/honorary-award-holders2/warwick-davis
    Supports: Career summary, marriage/family, and Willow Management.
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warwick_Davis
    Supports: Roles and honours overview.