<P> Governor Wilhuff `` Grand Moff '' Tarkin , is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise , first portrayed by Peter Cushing in the 1977 film Star Wars . He is the commander of the Death Star , the Galactic Empire 's dwarf planet - sized super weapon . The character has been called `` one of the most formidable villains in Star Wars history . '' </P>
<P> Governor Wilhuff `` Grand Moff '' Tarkin , is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise , first portrayed by Peter Cushing in the 1977 film Star Wars . He is the commander of the Death Star , the Galactic Empire 's dwarf planet - sized super weapon . The character has been called `` one of the most formidable villains in Star Wars history . '' </P>
who plays grand moff tarkin in star wars
who plays grand moff tarkin in star wars
Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing