Richard Marquand

Richard Marquand was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1938. While he is best known as the director of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, he is also known for his other works, including Eye of the Needle and Jagged Edge. Marquand portrayed the AT-ST pilot Major Marquand in Return of the Jedi.

He died of a stroke on September 4, 1987, at the age of only 48. His son is Jim Marquand.