All the Epic Actors Who Brought Darth Maul to Life in Star Wars

Darth Maul, an iconic Star Wars villain who made his first appearance in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, has been portrayed by five different actors. Recognizing his mistake, George Lucas brought Maul back in Star Wars: The Clone Wars after his untimely demise in the first prequel movie. Maul's history is intricate, as he evolves from a Sith apprentice to a formidable presence during the Clone Wars, ultimately encountering Obi-Wan Kenobi for a final showdown on Tatooine in Star Wars Rebels.

Darth Maul has emerged as a highly acclaimed antagonist in the Star Wars universe, leaving a lasting impact on the franchise as a whole. His captivating story has been depicted in various mediums, thus allowing him to be portrayed by no fewer than five actors. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of all the individuals who have brought Darth Maul to life.

5 Ray Park

Stuntman Ray Park, known for his incredible fighting style, was chosen to portray the iconic face of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Although the character had limited dialogue, Park's performance solidified Maul's place in Star Wars history. Park later reprised his role as Maul in a cameo appearance during the third act of Solo: A Star Wars Story, making him the only person to physically embody the character in live-action.

In Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, Park continued to bring Maul to life through a motion capture performance, enabling animators to create a breathtaking battle scene between Maul and Ahsoka Tano on Mandalore. Park's talent extends beyond the Star Wars universe, as he has also served as a stunt double for actors like Christopher Walken in films such as Sleepy Hollow. Notably, Park's first speaking role came in the 2000 film X-Men, where he portrayed the character Mortimer Toynbee/Toad.

4 Peter Serafinowicz

Maul's presence in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was limited to just three lines. Interestingly, Ray Park delivered the dialogue during production, but it was ultimately re-dubbed by Peter Serafinowicz. This film marked Serafinowicz's first foray into the world of cinema, despite having spent years honing his acting skills on television since 1996. Given Serafinowicz's comedic background, some might find Maul's character to be a departure from his usual comedic roles. Notably, he recently showcased his talent as the titular character in The Tick from 2016 to 2019. Fans of the genre may also recognize Serafinowicz from his portrayal of Pete in Shaun of the Dead or his appearances in popular shows like Parks and Recreation and Miracle Workers.

3 Sam Witwer

Voice actor Sam Witwer has become synonymous with the character of Darth Maul, having portrayed him in various Star Wars mediums, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. He even collaborated with Ray Park to bring Maul to life in Solo: A Star Wars Story, re-recording the dialogue afterwards. Witwer's involvement in the Star Wars universe extends beyond Maul, having lent his voice and likeness to the non-canon video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed as Starkiller, and voicing The Son in The Clone Wars. Moreover, he has made guest appearances in other Star Wars works, with his most recent one being as a shore trooper in Andor.

In addition to his Star Wars endeavors, Witwer has achieved success in other areas. He has taken on live-action roles in popular shows like Smallville, Supergirl, Battlestar Galactica, and Being Human. Despite Maul's apparent demise at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Rebels episode "Twin Suns," there are still untapped time periods that the character could explore. Given Witwer's deep affection and extensive knowledge of the Star Wars galaxy, it is highly likely that he will return to the franchise in the near future.

2 Ben Prendergast

Though his time playing Darth Maul in Star Wars may have been short, Ben Prendergast has made a lasting impact. Not only did he lend his voice to Maul in the 2020 LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, but he also voiced General Hux in Star Wars Resistance. While Prendergast's resume may not be as extensive as other actors who have portrayed Maul, he did showcase his talent by voicing Mathias Croft in The Sojourn, a captivating science-fiction audio drama. Beyond his voice acting, Prendergast has actively contributed to the theater community in Australia.

1 Lee Tockar

A skilled voice actor, Lee Tockar briefly portrayed Darth Maul in 2013 for the animated Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles. Throughout three episodes, Tockar showcased his talent by providing the voices for both Maul and Nute Gunray. Apart from his involvement in the Star Wars universe, Tockar is widely recognized for his roles as Snips and various other characters in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Additionally, he lent his voice to Eugene "Bling Bling Boy" Hamilton in Johnny Test. Given Star Wars' penchant for reuniting with previous collaborators, it remains entirely possible for any of the five actors who portrayed Darth Maul to reprise their roles in the future.