Warwick Ashley Davis is a highly successful English actor and TV presenter with a career spanning several decades. He began acting at age twelve and is known for his roles in major film franchises like "Willow," "Leprechaun," "Star Wars," and "Harry Potter." He has played iconic characters such as Wicket the Ewok and Professor Filius Flitwick, achieving significant box office success and becoming one of the highest-grossing supporting actors in cinema history.
February 1970: Warwick Davis is Born
Warwick Ashley Davis was born in February 1970.
February 1970: Warwick Davis is Born
Warwick Davis was born in Epsom, Surrey in February 1970.
1983: Star Wars Debut
Warwick Davis made his first appearance in the 'Star Wars' film series in 1983.
1987: Meeting for Willow
In 1987, Warwick Davis met with Ron Howard and George Lucas to discuss the film 'Willow'.
1988: Willow
Warwick Davis starred in the title role of the film 'Willow' in 1988.
1993: Leprechaun is Released
The film 'Leprechaun', starring Warwick Davis, was released in 1993.
1993: Leprechaun Film Series Begins
Warwick Davis began his role as the lead character in the 'Leprechaun' film series in 1993.
1994: First Leprechaun Sequel
The first sequel to 'Leprechaun' was released in 1994.
1995: Davis Co-founds Willow Management
Warwick Davis co-founded the talent agency Willow Management with fellow actor and father-in-law Peter Burroughs in 1995, specializing in representing actors under five feet (1.52 m) tall.
1998: A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
Warwick Davis played a leprechaun in the family film 'A Very Unlucky Leprechaun' in 1998.
2001: Harry Potter Film Series Debut
Warwick Davis made his first appearance in the 'Harry Potter' film series in 2001.
2003: End of Leprechaun Film Series
The 'Leprechaun' film series, starring Warwick Davis, concluded in 2003.
2003: Leprechaun Series Concludes
The final sequel to 'Leprechaun' was released in 2003.
2004: Willow Management Expands to Represent Tall Actors
In 2004, Willow Management expanded its services to include representing actors over seven feet (2.13 m) tall who had also faced limitations in being cast beyond "niche" roles.
2004: Skinned Deep
Warwick Davis played the character "Plates" in the film 'Skinned Deep' in 2004.
December 2006: Snow White Pantomime
Warwick Davis starred in the pantomime 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves' at the Opera House, Manchester in December 2006.
2007: Celebrity Scissorhands and Prince Caspian
In 2007, Warwick Davis appeared as a contestant on 'Celebrity Scissorhands' and played Nikabrik in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'.
2007: Snow White Pantomime Returns
Warwick Davis reprised his role in the pantomime 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves' at the New Wimbledon Theatre in 2007–2008.
2008: Merlin Appearance
Warwick Davis appeared as Grettir in an episode of the TV series 'Merlin' in 2008.
April 2010: Davis Publishes Autobiography
In April 2010, Warwick Davis published his autobiography, Size Matters Not: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Warwick Davis, with a foreword by George Lucas.
2011: Life's Too Short Premieres
The sitcom 'Life's Too Short', starring Warwick Davis, premiered in 2011.
2011: Final Harry Potter Film Appearance
Warwick Davis's final appearance in the 'Harry Potter' film series was in 2011.
October 2012: Davis Collaborates with The Yogscast
In October 2012, Warwick Davis appeared in a series of videos with The Yogscast, a popular YouTube group, following discussions about him on the Yogscast's podcast, "The YogPod."
December 2012: Snow White Pantomime
Warwick Davis reprised his role in the pantomime 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves' at the New Wimbledon Theatre in December 2012.
January 2013: Davis Wins "Comic Relief Star Baker"
Warwick Davis appeared on a Comic Relief episode of The Great British Bake Off in January 2013 and won the title of "Comic Relief Star Baker" for that episode.
March 2013: The Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz
Warwick Davis presented an episode of the ITV series 'Perspectives' titled "Warwick Davis – The Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz" in March 2013.
May 2013: Doctor Who Appearance
Warwick Davis appeared as Porridge in the 'Doctor Who' episode "Nightmare in Silver" in May 2013.
2013: Spamalot and Monty Python Reunion
In late 2013, Warwick Davis appeared in the musical comedy 'Spamalot' and hosted a press conference to announce the Monty Python reunion.
2013: Life's Too Short Concludes
The sitcom 'Life's Too Short', starring Warwick Davis, concluded in 2013.
July 2014: Davis Performs with Monty Python
On July 15, 2014, Warwick Davis joined Monty Python on stage as a special guest in their "Blackmail" sketch during their live show, "Monty Python Live (Mostly)."
2014: Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis and Celebrity Squares Premiere
Warwick Davis began hosting the factual series 'Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis' and the game show 'Celebrity Squares' in 2014.
2014: Celebrity Squares Begins
Warwick Davis began hosting the revived version of the game show 'Celebrity Squares' in 2014.
2014: Reduced Height Theatre Company Founded, Premieres "See How They Run"
Warwick Davis co-founded the Reduced Height Theatre Company, which produces theatrical works performed exclusively by short actors and utilizes sets designed for reduced heights. Their first production was "See How They Run," which toured the UK in 2014.
February 2015: BBC's "Warwick Davis' Big Night" Airs
In February 2015, the Reduced Height Theatre Company's production of See How They Run, was featured in an episode of the BBC's "Modern Times" documentary series titled "Warwick Davis' Big Night."
July 2015: Voice of Gordon the Gopher
Warwick Davis became the voice of Gordon the Gopher in a pilot for BBC Taster in July 2015.
2015: Second Series of Weekend Escapes and Celebrity Squares
The second series of 'Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis' and 'Celebrity Squares' aired in 2015.
2015: Celebrity Squares Ends
Warwick Davis's run as host of 'Celebrity Squares' concluded in 2015.
June 2016: Eugenius! Premieres at London Palladium
Warwick Davis produced "Eugenius!," a new original musical by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins. Its premiere was a concert performance at the London Palladium on June 29, 2016. Davis also starred in the concert as Evil Lord Hector.
June 2016: Davis Featured on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs"
In June 2016, Warwick Davis was the castaway on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" program. His choices included Jon Hopkins' "Monsters" theme as his favorite record, The Guinness Book of Records as his favorite book, and a pen and paper as his luxury item.
November 2016: Tenable Premieres on ITV
In November 2016, Warwick Davis began presenting the daytime ITV game show Tenable.
2016: Tenable Begins
Warwick Davis began presenting the game show 'Tenable' in 2016.
February 2017: Davis Featured on "Who Do You Think You Are?"
In February 2017, the BBC aired an episode of the genealogy program "Who Do You Think You Are?" featuring Warwick Davis, in which he discovered intriguing details about his family history, including an ancestor who had been married to two women simultaneously, another who had died in an asylum from syphilis, and another who performed in blackface in minstrel shows.
December 2017: Davis Appears in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
In December 2017, Warwick Davis appeared as Wodibin, an alien gambler, in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
2018: Eugenius! Staged at The Other Palace
Following its concert premiere, "Eugenius!" had fully staged runs at The Other Palace in 2018.
March 2024: Samantha Davis Passes Away
Warwick Davis was married to Samantha (née Burroughs) until her death on March 24, 2024.
2024: Latest Star Wars Appearance
Warwick Davis's most recent appearance in the 'Star Wars' film series was in 2024.