Actors that have been in both Star Wars and Doctor Who

11) Ayesha Dharker

Dharker in a still from The Terrorist (1998)

Ayesha Dharker had recurring roles on several TV shows over the years, including ITV’s long-running soap opera Coronation Street. She has also been on BBC’s Holby City with fellow Star Wars alumni Hugh Quarshie.

Dharker played Solana Mercurio in the David Tennant story Planet of the Ood. She appears at the tail end of this scene.

In Attack of the Clones, Dharker portrayed Amidala’s successor as Queen of Naboo, Jamillia. She shared Amidala’s belief in Peace over War.