Via Starwars.com:

THE SEARCH FOR NIEN NUNB CONCLUDES — AND A STAR WARS CIRCLE IS COMPLETE!
Actor Christian Simpson concludes his detective work-meets-Star Wars magic true story of trying to track down Kipsang Rotich, the original voice of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi, to reprise his role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Be sure to read part one in case you missed it!

After looking high and low for any leads regarding the whereabouts of the original Nien Nunb — and beginning to think the case was closed — a tip finally came through. “I am an American named Larry,” began an e-mail I read with a mixture of excitement and curiosity. “I am currently a guest in the house of Kipsang Rotich…”

On my search for Kipsang Rotich, someone had seen my original local forum post that biographer L.D. Goldberg’s info had led me to, and within hours I was on the phone to a “Mr. Bill Rotich.” Was it the original voice of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi?

“Bill” was very understanding as I explained things in broad strokes and asked if he’d mind verifying some due diligence checks. I asked Bill about the wedding date from Kipsang Rotich’s postcard, Kipsang’s wife’s name (I figured he should know that), and more.

I texted supervising sound editor Matthew Wood just two words as Bill told me his answers in a friendly and distinctive voice.

“Found him!”

Bill had answered it all 100 percent correctly! Within minutes he was telling me tales of Pat Welsh, of Hemingway safaris, how his family knew fellow Kenyan Lupita Nyong’o, and how Ben Burtt had offered him the voice of E.T., but he had graciously passed it along to Ms. Welsh as his senior!

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