Nien Nunb is a fictional character in the "Star Wars" franchise. Introduced in the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi", he was brought to life both as a puppet and a costumed actor during the film. Nunb was puppeteered by Mike Quinn and was portrayed by Richard Bonehill in wide shots. The character was voiced by Kipsang Rotich, a Kenyan student who spoke in his native Kalenjin, as well as in Kikuyu. Quinn and Rotich both returned for the role in the sequel trilogy, namely ' (2015), ' (2017), and "" (2019).