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John Lithgow Reveals How He Became Yoda's Voice

3/7/2025

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John Lithgow shared the fascinating story behind voicing Yoda in the 1983 radio drama of *The Empire Strikes Back*. His unique opportunity arose when he playfully imitated Yoda during a lunch with director John Madden, who was searching for the perfect voice. Known for his iconic roles in *Dexter* and *Terms of Endearment*, Lithgow is set to enchant audiences again as Dumbledore.

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John Lithgow shared the fascinating story behind voicing Yoda in the 1983 radio drama of *The Empire Strikes Back*. His unique opportunity arose when he playfully imitated Yoda during a lunch with director John Madden, who was searching for the perfect voice. Known for his iconic roles in *Dexter* and *Terms of Endearment*, Lithgow is set to enchant audiences again as Dumbledore.