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- Birth nameGordon Drewe Henley
- Drewe Henley was born in 1940 in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Space: 1999 (1975) and Wuthering Heights (1967). He was married to Linda Lee Henley, Felicity Kendal and Jacqueline Pearce. He died on February 14, 2016 in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- SpousesLinda Lee Henley(1983 - September 28, 2015) (her death)Felicity Kendal(1968 - 1979) (divorced, 1 child)Jacqueline Pearce(December 21, 1963 - 1967) (divorced)
- Both his ex-wives subsequently married Michael Rudman.
- Retired from film after diagnosed with manic depression
- Runs bed-and-breakfast Granary Cottage, Devon, England, UK.
- Played the Star Wars (1977) character who tries blowing up the Death Star before Luke, repeating the famous line: "Almost there... Almost there" while his craft approaches the target.
- Henley appeared in supporting roles in 1960's British films and television. He has also appeared on the stage in both London and on Broadway.
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