18. A Star Wars Interview with "Return of the Jedi's" Yak Face and J'Quille!

What was it like to be on the set and in the world of Return of the Jedi?
Sean Crawford and Tim Dry began their careers as mimes and musicians, playing with some of the most iconic bands during the UK's New Romantics club scene. Their day job consisted of filming scenes in Jabba's Palace and in space with Admiral Ackbar in one of the most famous movies of all time.
Sean portrayed the infamous Yak Face, most notable for being the final figure produced by Kenner for the original vintage Star Wars trilogy toy line. Tim was the monstrous J'Quille, known during production as "Tooth Face." And they both played Mon Calamari officers later in the film.
But their story is an incredible one, anchored by a friendship that has spanned the length of the Star Wars franchise itself. And now they are stewards of the Star Wars legacy, as they regularly appear at conventions to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans, and to share the stories of their time in a galaxy, far, far away.
Join host David Quinn for a conversation with Sean and Tim at Michael Havens' ICCC sci-fi convention in Nashville, Tennessee in September. Sean and Tim offer a funny, candid and heartfelt reflection on their lives together as friends, actors and musicians, and what the Star Wars franchise means to each of them.
Modern prototype guru Anthony Pagano surprises Sean with a look at the earliest modern Yak Face preproduction piece, and Sean shares his love for collecting all things Yak Face.
Thanks to Anthony "Obi-Wan" Pagano and Jason "TK-Sparrow" Cain for taking part in the interview. And thank you to Michael Havens, for giving Star Wars fans a place to connect with those who lived the movies.
And a sincere and joyful thank you to Sean Crawford and Tim Dry for spending almost an hour with us, and for blessing us with a wonderful memory from a weekend in Nashville. Sean and Tim, Tik and Tok, Yak Face and Tooth Face--we are honored to call you friends.
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