Roger Christian

Relationship with Lucasfilm Beyond his set decoration work, Christian was also involved in creating the props for Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber, R2-D2, the stormtrooper rifle, and Princess Leia's blaster, which he told Star Wars Insider he created alongside George Lucas. He also helped to create the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon and, as set decorator, dressed its hold. Christian maintained his working relationship with Lucas over the years, having worked on Return of the Jedi (1983) and being the second unit director on Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). He later briefly met with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens art department and Star Wars Rebels crew, although not in an official capacity.

Further relevant work Christian began his directing career with the shorts Black Angel (1980) and the Oscar-winning The Dollar Bottom (1981). Black Angel, filmed at locations in Scotland, was mentored by George Lucas who tied the film as a programme with The Empire Strikes Back in UK, Australia, and Scandinavia. His 1994 feature film Nostradamus, about the life of the famous French prophet, has received worldwide recognition. starring John Travolta and Barry Pepper, which The Guardian considered a commercial and critical disaster, and as one of the "worst films ever made".

Filmography Short film

Feature film

Music video

Television

Other credits Set dresser Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969–1970) (8 episodes) Jason King (1971–1972) (25 episodes)

Assistant art director And Soon the Darkness (1970) The 14 (1973) The Final Programme (1973) Lucky Lady (1975) (Uncredited)

Art director Akenfield (1974) Alien (1979) Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Set decorator Star Wars (1977) The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)

2nd unit director Return of the Jedi (1983) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure (2000) (Uncredited)

Other

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result Ref. 1978 Academy Awards Best Production Design Star Wars 1980 Alien 1981 BAFTA Awards Best Short Film The Dollar Bottom 1982 Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival Grand Prize The Sender 1987 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award for Best Film Starship 2001 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Director Battlefield Earth