From Fandom to Fame: Chris Bartlett's Star Wars Journey

Join us for an engaging conversation with Chris Bartlett, a talented actor who embarked on a fascinating journey from being a Star Wars fan to portraying iconic characters like C-3PO in the Star Wars universe. Discover how a documentary inspired him to pursue acting later in life, and how he transitioned from cosplay to television stardom in shows like The Mandalorian. Chris delves into his experiences playing multiple characters, including droids and non-droids, in the Star Wars series, and shares anecdotes from working with legendary figures like Anthony Daniels. He also reflects on the art of cosplay and how it translates into creating lifelike performances on screen. Beyond Star Wars, Chris talks about his diverse career in video game design, highlighting his contributions to popular games like Fortnite and Gears of War. He also shares amusing stories from his roles in other shows like Shining Veil and The Orville. Tune in to hear Chris discuss his improv experiences on productions such as Lego Masters and his memorable White House visit as C-3PO, mingling with President Obama. This episode is packed with insights, laughter, and nostalgia for any Star Wars fan.   Follow us on social media: YouTube/Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Twitter: @3GeeksPodcast Follow Chris Bartlett: @chrisfbartlett #ChrisBartlett #StarWars #TheMandalorian #TheBookOfBobaFett #ObiWanKenobi #Lucasfilm #C3PO #Q90 #TheWhiteHouse #BarackObama #StarWarsFans #SciFi #BehindTheScenes #PopCulture #StarWarsUniverse #IconicCharacters #MovieMagic   Subscribe, review and rate the 3 Geeks Podcast. Itunes @iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-geeks-podcast/id973263717 Spotify @Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/33XIKVsVcfsB3ni3HPR4qe?si=3e9ba1d90f6346a6 Check us out on YouTube 3 Geeks Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6sdR69uBMMAM3fOFxb3uw McGTV https://www.youtube.com/mikemcgtv Get T-Shirts 3 Geeks Podcast https://www.teepublic.com/user/3geekspodcast McGTV https://www.teepublic.com/user/mikemcgtv