# From Starkiller to Darth Maul | Sam Witwer (Star Wars, Smallville)

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Podcast: [Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123)
Published: 2026-06-27T04:00:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6050

## Resource

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed actor, voice actor, and musician Sam Witwer for an unforgettable conversation celebrating a remarkable career spanning film, television, animation, and video games! Best known to fans around the world as Starkiller in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and the definitive voice of Darth Maul across numerous Star Wars animated series and games, Sam has also captivated audiences with memorable performances in Smallville, Being Human, Battlestar Galactica, and Supergirl. With an incredible range as both a screen actor and voice performer, Sam has become one of the most respected talents working in genre entertainment today. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Jim and Sam explore his journey into acting, voice performance, and performance capture, discussing how a lifelong passion for storytelling and classic cinema led him to some of the most iconic roles in modern pop culture. Sam shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from bringing Darth Maul back to life, portraying Starkiller in the Star Wars universe, and collaborating with legendary filmmakers, directors, and fellow performers. The conversation also offers unique insight into the creative process of building emotionally rich performances for animation, video games, and live-action productions. Jim and Sam also dive into the artistry of voice acting, the evolution of performance capture, and the dedication required to create characters that resonate with audiences across generations. Together, they discuss the challenges of balancing voice work with on-screen acting, the enduring legacy of Star Wars, and the opportunities that have shaped Sam's remarkable career. Along the way, they share stories about auditions, fan interactions, creative collaboration…

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