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Biography

Nien Nunb is a character in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the 1983 film, Return of the Jedi, he was brought to life both as a puppet and a costumed actor during the film. Nunb was puppeteered by Mike Quinn and was portrayed by Richard Bonehill in wide shots. The character was voiced by Kipsang Rotich, a Kenyan student who spoke in his native Kalenjin language, as well as in the Kikuyu language. Quinn returned to the role for the 2015 film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the 2017 film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and the 2019 film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Nien Nunb is an arms dealer of the Sullustan species that joined the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War. Three decades later, Nunb is a starfighter pilot in the Resistance who fought in the First Order–Resistance conflict, including the Battle of Starkiller Base.