- Born
- Birth nameDavid Wheeler Ankrum
- David Ankrum was born on May 2, 1947 in Santa Clara County, California, USA. He is an actor and manager, known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Moonlighting (1985). He has been married to Barbara Ankrum since April 7, 1979. They have two children.
- SpouseBarbara Ankrum(April 7, 1979 - present) (2 children)
- Parents
- 40 years after Voicing the role of Wedge Antilles in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), his voice of Wedge is back in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016); he's the PA announcer on Yavin redirecting the Rebel fighters to the crucial battle on Scarif. He ends his speech with the classic line, "May the force be with you!".
- Was a member of the sketch comedy group "Three and a Half" with Hervé Villechaize, Betty Thomas, and David Arkin. Performed at The Hollywood Canteen, 1977.
- Was the voice of "Wedge Antilles" in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977).
- Son of actor Morris Ankrum and actress Joan Wheeler.
- Stepson of William Challee.
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