Scott Chernoff Scott Chernoff is a multitalented individual, functioning as a writer, editor, and performer. He has significantly contributed to official Star Wars publications, most notably the Star Wars Insider magazine, where he held the roles of both writer and Managing Editor. He also frequently wrote for Star Wars Kids and offered content to Star Wars Galaxy Magazine and StarWars.com. In 2002, he authored the book The Stars of Star Wars, and he has also been an onstage host at three Star Wars Celebrations.
Beyond Star Wars, Chernoff is a comedy writer and performer well-recognized for his involvement in projects like Rick and Morty, BoJack Horseman, Hot Streets, Conan, and School of Rock, among other shows.
In 1996, Chernoff's initial contribution to Star Wars Insider 30 was a humorous piece titled Guilty: Of Having Never Seen Star Wars, featuring interviews with three individuals who had never experienced the first three Star Wars films. Following this, he became a consistent writer for Star Wars Insider, contributing to every issue from Star Wars Insider 30 up to Star Wars Insider 60 in 2002.
During his time with Insider, Chernoff gained recognition for his interviews with prominent figures in the Star Wars universe, as well as character actors who had minor roles in the original trilogy. He highlighted these lesser-known actors in a recurring column called In the Star Wars Universe, treating performers who played characters such as Lobot, Greedo, and Mon Mothma with the same respect as the major celebrities he interviewed. (His interview subjects included: George Lucas, Frank Oz, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Natalie Portman, Anthony Daniels John Williams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Irvin Kershner.)
Chernoff also specialized in injecting humor into Star Wars Insider through his regular column, Dear 2-1B. In this column, 2-1B, the medical droid from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, addressed reader questions and voiced his frustrations about being an underappreciated figure in the Star Wars narrative. Additionally, Chernoff authored numerous pop-culture articles, exploring how Star Wars was represented or referenced in shows like The Simpsons, The Muppet Show, and publications like The Onion, among others.
In 1998, Chernoff assumed the role of Managing Editor for Star Wars Insider, overseeing the magazine's operations and shaping its editorial direction. He transitioned to the role of Contributing Editor in 2001 before departing from the magazine in 2002 to pursue a career in television.
Chernoff was a frequent contributor to Star Wars Kids, where he penned the Ask R2-D2 About The Prequels column and created profiles of Star Wars actors such as Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Liam Neeson, Denis Lawson, and many others. He also contributed at least one article to Star Wars Galaxy Magazine and covered the red-carpet premiere of The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition for StarWars.com in 1997. His articles were consistently featured in official Star Wars magazines across various countries, including Japan, England, Spain, Germany, and France.
In 2002, Chernoff authored The Stars of Star Wars for LucasBooks and Random House. This book was released in conjunction with Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and included fresh interviews with the film's cast and crew, such as George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Samuel L. Jackson, and Natalie Portman.
Chernoff served as an onstage host/MC for three of the initial four Star Wars Celebrations, conducting interviews with cast and crew members in front of large audiences of fans and attendees, beginning in 1999 with Celebration held in Denver, Colorado. He was the host of Stage B, while Anthony Daniels hosted Stage A. Chernoff returned for 2002's Celebration II in Indianapolis and Celebration IV in Los Angeles in 2007.