Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jedi Master

Jedi Knight who was the master of Anakin Skywalker and guided Luke Skywalker. An important figure greatly involved in the battle between good and evil in the galaxy.

Quotes

  • The lightsaber is the most refined weapon in the universe.
  • Someday I'll be killed by you.
  • I hate flying. Flying is for droids.
  • Our job is never easy.
  • We need a negotiator.

Trivia

  • The name Obi-Wan Kenobi was devised by George Lucas.
  • Played by Alec Guinness in Episodes 4-6, Ewan McGregor in Episodes 1-3.
  • Possesses the ability to communicate with the Force netherworld and guides Luke as a Force ghost even after death.
  • Praised by Mace Windu as a master of Jedi sword form Soresu.
  • After the death of his master Qui-Gon Jinn, guided disciple Anakin but it was a difficult mentor-disciple relationship.
  • Death in Episode 4 was a self-sacrifice integrating with the Force.

Alternate names

Obi-Wan Kenobi Ben Kenobi Obi-Wan

Tags

Jedi Star Wars Mentor-disciple relationship Knight Force Hermit life Clone Wars Luke Skywalker

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
57 years before the Battle of Yavin

Appearance

Overall appearance
A stern yet calm-looking man in middle age. Wears traditional Jedi robes and has a gentle but sharp gaze.
Height
About 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Hair mixed with gray
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Lightsaber (blue)
  • Jedi robe
  • Padawan belt
  • Simple clothing without armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
Possesses a sincere and calm personality, prefers dialogue and negotiation. Highly skilled in combat but dislikes barbaric weapons like blasters, values quiet combat with the Force and lightsaber. Gives strict guidance to disciples with humor.
Keywords
  • Sincere
  • Calm
  • Insight
  • Tactician
  • Mentor-disciple love
  • Negotiator
Motto
The lightsaber is the most refined weapon in the universe.
Talents
  • High affinity for the Force
  • Mind trick (mind manipulation technique)
  • Swordsmanship balance ability
  • Tactical judgment
  • Crisis evasion ability
  • Aircraft piloting
  • Force ghost
Skills
  • Lightsaber Form: Soresu
  • Lightsaber Form: Ataru
  • Combat command ability
  • Force training
  • Diplomatic negotiation
Motivation
As a Jedi, protect galactic peace, through the growth and salvation of disciple Anakin, and the training and guidance of Luke, eliminate the threat of the Sith dark side.
Habits
Often says sarcastic advice to his disciple like 'Someday I'll be killed by you.' States he hates flying, and calls blasters barbaric out of respect for the Force.
Favorite foods
Naboo cuisine
Hobbies
Lightsaber practice, Force training, Meditation
Favorite places
Jedi Temple, Lars homestead on Tatooine, Dagobah forest where Yoda lives
Favorite colors
Blue
Disliked foods
Savage food
Disliked weather
Storms (not suitable for combat)
Disliked situations
Politicians' dishonesty

History

Backstory
Born on the planet Stewjon, raised in the Jedi Temple from childhood. Respected his master Qui-Gon Jinn, and after his death, inherited his will and became the master of disciple Anakin Skywalker. Through the Republic and Clone Wars, accepted the Sith conspiracy and disciple's fall, lived in hiding for a long time. Guided Luke Skywalker and contributed to the restoration of galactic peace.
Debut date
May 25, 1977
Work title
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Media type
Movie

Duel with Darth Maul

Significant event
Duel with Darth Maul
Description
Overcame master Qui-Gon Jinn's death, defeated Darth Maul, and was promoted to Jedi Knight.

Exploits in the Clone Wars

Significant event
Exploits in the Clone Wars
Description
Led the Republic army as a general and won many battles.

Survival after Order 66

Significant event
Survival after Order 66
Description
Survived the Jedi purge and confronted his disciple Anakin (Darth Vader).

Guidance to Luke and hermit life

Significant event
Guidance to Luke and hermit life
Description
Watched over Luke on Tatooine, had a final duel with Darth Vader inside the Death Star, and vanished his physical body.

Assisting and guiding Luke as a Force ghost

Significant event
Assisting and guiding Luke as a Force ghost
Description
Became one with the Force, continued to give advice to Luke as a voice or Force ghost.

Relationships

Anakin Skywalker

Mentor

Guided as a troublesome disciple but held mentor-disciple love. Ultimately won the duel and grieved over the disciple's fall.

Luke Skywalker

Mentor

After hermit life, guided Luke to the Jedi path, taught the truth about his father and how to use the Force.

Yoda

Mentor

Received advice from Yoda himself for training and instructions for hermit life.

Padmé Amidala

Friend

Served as her bodyguard, held consistent trust and suspicion toward her as a politician.

Cody

Teammate

Adjutant during the Clone Wars era, built strong trust, but behavior changed due to Order 66.

Jedi Council

Jedi Council: leader

Grand Army of the Republic

Grand Army of the Republic: strategist

Media appearances

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Movie / Protagonist

1977

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Movie / Protagonist

1999

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Movie / Protagonist

2002

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Movie / Protagonist

2005

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Movie / Supporting

1980

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Movie / Supporting

1983

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Anime / Protagonist

2008-

Star Wars Rebels

Anime / Supporting

Obi-Wan Kenobi (TV series)

Series / Protagonist

2022

Voice cast and creators

納谷悟朗

Voice actor
納谷悟朗
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Episodes 4-6 soft version

森川智之

Voice actor
森川智之
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Episodes 1-3, Clone Wars, Rebels, Episode 7, Episode 9, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alec Guinness

Voice actor
Alec Guinness
Language
English
Version or series
Episodes 4-6
Notes
Original original trilogy

Ewan McGregor

Voice actor
Ewan McGregor
Language
English
Version or series
Episodes 1-3, Obi-Wan Kenobi

George Lucas

Creator name
George Lucas
Role
Original author

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Action Figure

Item name
Obi-Wan Kenobi Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Lightsaber Replica

Item name
Lightsaber Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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