C. Andrew Nelson is an award-winning artist, actor, writer, producer, director, public speaker, and genuine Dark Lord of the Sith. Andrew is probably best known for having portrayed the character of Darth Vader for film, television, games, commercials, print, and live appearances including the Special Edition re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy.

He has managed to spend more time in the official Vader costume than any other actor. For four years, Andrew was a visual effects artist at Industrial Light & Magic with credits that include Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Galaxy Quest, Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, The Perfect Storm, Jurassic Park III, The Time Machine, and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.