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Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

Actor · born 8 November 1958 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Phil Fondacaro (born November 8, 1958) is an American actor. A dwarf actor at 3 feet 6 inches (1.07 m), Fondacaro began acting in 1981, with the film Under the Rainbow.

Fondacaro appeared in 1983's Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the third Star Wars film, as an Ewok, the only one to have a death scene. In 1986, he portrayed the invisible friend of a young Michael Gerber in the Disney Sunday Movie Fuzz Bucket, and also appeared in the fantasy film Troll. In 1987, he portrayed "Sir Nigel Pennyweight" in the cult horror film Ghoulies II. His performance is frequently praised, and he has been called the best actor in the film. In the same year, he appeared as "Greaser Greg" in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, a theatrical adaptation of the popular trading cards. In 1988's Willow, he appeared alongside Warwick Davis, one of his Jedi co-stars, who, thanks in large part to his Willow role, became one of the most famous dwarf actors in the film industry.

Where to start: Return of the Jedi (1983).

As actor 47

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Phil Fondacaro movie?

By viewer score, Return of the Jedi (1983) at 7.9/10.

What are Phil Fondacaro’s most popular movies?

Return of the Jedi, The Polar Express, Willow.

How many movies has Phil Fondacaro made?

47 films on TMDB, 47 as actor.

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