Ever wondered who breathes life into the often-clumsy, always-dependable Battle Droids of the Star Wars universe? It's none other than Matthew Wood, a sound designer and voice actor whose contributions have become synonymous with the Clone Wars era.
The Battle Droids, with their distinctive mechanical drawl and penchant for unintentional humor, are an integral part of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars tapestry. Serving as the foot soldiers for the Separatist forces, these droids are instantly recognizable, and Matthew Wood is the man behind their iconic voices. But Matthew Wood’s contribution is far beyond voicing Battle Droids; he has served as sound editor in Star Wars franchise since Episode I: The Phantom Menace and contributing in many other roles including voice roles.
| Matthew Wood Bio Data | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Matthew Russell Wood |
| Birth Date | August 15, 1972 |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Birth Place | Walnut Creek, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sound editor, sound designer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Career Information | |
| Notable roles | General Grievous, Battle Droids, Wat Tambor, Poggle the Lesser (Star Wars franchise) |
| Star Wars Work | Since Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) |
| Awards | 3 Academy Award nominations for Best Sound Editing |
| Known for | Voice acting, sound design, sound editing |
| Other Notable Works | WALL-E, There Will Be Blood, Minions |
| Reference: Matthew Wood IMDB |
