He Really Can Act / Star Wars: The Clone Wars

• The Clone Wars is full of fantastic performances, ranging from veteran voice actors to vocal newcomers alike:
  • Matt Lanter's performance as Anakin Skywalker is very popular due to portraying Anakin with a more likable and heroic characterization while also presenting moments that foreshadow the Chosen One's eventual and inevitable turn to the Dark Side.
  • James Arnold Taylor does a brilliant job with his performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi via portraying the wise and sometimes snarky Jedi Master with his own characterization that feels unique yet faithful to the other actors that have portrayed Kenobi before him in the films. Taylor also shows a versatile vocal range with other characters such as Plo Koon, Osi Sobeck, and Rako Hardeen (both the real Rako and when Obi-Wan disguises as Rako).
  • Ashley Eckstein's performance as Ahsoka Tano was very well-received by many due to portraying Ahsoka's growth from a snippy Padawan to the fan favorite she's known for today. Her performance in "The Wrong Jedi" when Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Order is almost guaranteed to make you shed a tear. Eckstein also gets bonus points for her performance as Ahsoka while she is corrupted by the Dark Side during the Mortis arc, where she manages to make Ahsoka's brief turn to the Dark Side very frightening.
  • Dee Bradley Baker's performances as all of the clone troopers is incredible, especially since he is able to differentiate each of them with just slight variations in his voice. A good example of this is the Umbara arc, where Baker does most of the voice work for four episodes. Baker gets another shoutout for his performance during the Order 66 arc, with Fives' death from trying to reveal the truth about Order 66 considered one of the most heartbreaking moments of The Clone Wars.
  • Corey Burton does a wonderful job as Count Dooku, showcasing the menacing Sith Lord in his own light. Christopher Lee also gave his own approval when he heard Burton's performance. Burton also does a great performance as Cad Bane, with a sinister voice that blends Spaghetti Western and Star Wars together.
  • Nika Futterman gives an excellent performance as Asajj Ventress thanks to her sinister voice and adding a great deal of depth to Asajj's character.
  • Liam Neeson retains every bit of Qui-Gon Jinn that made his performance as the calm Jedi Master back in The Phantom Menace well-regarded and makes every second of Qui-Gon's cameos count.
  • Sam Witwer has impressed many with his haunting performance as the Son during the Mortis arc. He takes it further with his excellent performance as Darth Maul and manages to make Maul's return one of the highlights of The Clone Wars.
  • Whenever you think of Jon Favreau, you probably think of Plucky Comic Relief characters like Happy Hogan. Not only is Pre Vizsla the farthest thing from that, but he's also a Knight of Cerebus, and Favreau shows the madness that only a psychotic terrorist could possess.