Michael Leader is an actor whose claim to fame is playing a stormtrooper within Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. He asserts that he was the actor behind the Head-Bumping Stormtrooper known as Wanten in the movie; however, Laurie Goode and Martyn Read also state they played this character. Consequently, the true identity of the actor who played Wanten is still unconfirmed.
- A planetdagobah.com page with Micahel Leader-Stormtrooper Autograph (archived backup available October 17, 2021)
- YouTube video on the ConGuests channel titled Michael Leader Stormtrooper Bumped His Head: "Michael Leader, recognized as the Stormtrooper who bumped his head in Star Wars A New Hope, talks about his work and meeting Carrie Fisher. Currently, he's the Milkman on EastEnders." (backup link)