Joe Alaskey, born on April 17, 1952 and passing away on February 3, 2016, was a multifaceted American entertainer. He worked as a stand-up comedian, an actor, a voice-over artist, and an impressionist. He lent his voice to the characters of the Important Merchant, the Interpreter, and Watto's flunky within the Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace video game.