Bill Kipsang Rotich

Bill Kipsang Rotich
Born 1958 (age 59–60)
Eldama Ravine, Koibatek, Kenya
Nationality Kenyan
Other names Kipsang Rotich
Occupation Voice Actor, Businessman
Known for Voice of Nien Nunb in Star Wars

Bill Kipsang Rotich, also known as Kipsang Rotich, is a voice actor well known for voicing the character Nien Nunb in the Star Wars films.

Early life

Bill Kipsang Rotich was born in 1958. Eldama Ravine, Koibatek, Kenya.

Education

He attended Eldama Ravine Mission Primary School for his primary education and later joined Nairobi School for his high school studies. After completing his secondary education he attended a university in California. It is during this time that he landed the role to play the voice of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi.

Voice of Nien Nunb

Rotich voiced Nunb by speaking in Kalenjin and Kikuyu, both of which are spoken in Kenya. This turned him into a celebrity in Kenya because audiences there could understand what Nien Nunb was saying. Rotich then put a hold on his acting career and decided to pursue business.

Return to voice acting

After 32 years, Rotich was tracked down by Star Wars actor Christian Simpson to become the voice of Nien Nunb once more in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "StarWars.com article".
  • "The Road to Rotich: Finding Nien Nunb, Part 1". StarWars.com. 10 May 2016.
  • "The Road to Rotich: Finding Nien Nunb, Part 2". StarWars.com. 11 May 2016.
  • Tunoi, Kevin (14 November 2014). "We have found Bill Kipsang Rotich of Hollywood Star Wars movie". Standard Digital News.
  • Mukei, Cate. "Hollywood Star Wars hunting for young Kipsang Rotich". Standard Digital News.
  • "Star Wars Mega Legend Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb) to return for Star Wars: Episode VIII!". Making Star Wars. 4 February 2016.
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