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David Prowse
Actor

David Prowse

1 Jul 1935Born
29 Nov 2020Died
85Age at death
51Credits

Biography

David Charles Prowse (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English actor, bodybuilder, strongman and weightlifter. He portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.

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In 2015, he starred in two documentaries concerning his Darth Vader role, one titled The Force's Mouth, which included Prowse voicing Darth Vader's lines with studio effects applied for the first time, and the other titled I Am Your Father, covering the subject of the fallout between Prowse and Lucasfilm.

Prior to his role as Vader, Prowse had established himself as a super-hero figure in the United Kingdom as the Green Cross Man in Green Cross Code media aimed at teaching children and young people road safety.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2006Open Mic'rsFilm: David Prowse
  2. 2004The Story of Star WarsFilm: Darth Vader (archive footage)
  3. 2004Comic Book: The MovieFilm: David Prowse
  4. 1991Frankenstein: A Cinematic ScrapbookFilm: The Monster (archive footage)
  5. 1987CrossbowSeries (1 episode)
  6. 1983Return of the JediFilm: Darth Vader
  7. 1981The Rose MedallionSeries: Stanley (3 episodes)
  8. 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFilm: Bodyguard
  9. 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySeries: Bodyguard (1 episode)
  10. 1980The Empire Strikes BackFilm: Darth Vader
  11. 1978As You Like ItFilm: Charles the Wrestler
  12. 1978The BBC Television ShakespeareSeries: Charles (1 episode)
  13. 1978The Star Wars Holiday SpecialFilm: Darth Vader
  14. 1977The Making of Star WarsFilm: Darth Vader (uncredited)
  15. 1977The People That Time ForgotFilm: Executioner (uncredited)
  16. 1977Star WarsFilm: Darth Vader (performer)
  17. 1977Gulliver's TravelsFilm: (voice) (uncredited)
  18. 1977JabberwockyFilm: Red Herring / Black Knight
  19. 1975Space: 1999Series: Cloud Creature (1 episode)
  20. 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerFilm: Driving Instructor
  21. 1974Churchill's PeopleSeries: Hnaudifida (1 episode)
  22. 1974CallanFilm: Arthur
  23. 1974Frankenstein and the Monster from HellFilm: Monster
  24. 1973WarshipSeries (1 episode)
  25. 1973Black SnakeFilm: Jonathan Walker
  26. 1973White CargoFilm: Harry
  27. 1972Arthur of the BritonsSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1972Doctor Who: The Time MonsterFilm: Minotaur
  29. 1972Vampire CircusFilm: Strongman
  30. 1972Up the Chastity BeltFilm: Sir Grumbel
  31. 1971A Clockwork OrangeFilm: Julian
  32. 1971Carry On HenryFilm: Bearded Torturer
  33. 1971Up PompeiiFilm: Muscular Man (uncredited)
  34. 1970The Horror of FrankensteinFilm: The Monster
  35. 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewSeries: First Vespucci (1 episode)
  36. 1970Ace of WandsSeries: Kal (3 episodes)
  37. 1970CodenameSeries: Bodyguard (1 episode)
  38. 1969CrossplotFilm: Wedding Guest
  39. 1969Department SSeries: Adolfo (1 episode)
  40. 1969Hark at BarkerSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1968The ChampionsSeries: Weightlifter (2 episodes)
  42. 1968HammerheadFilm: George
  43. 1967Deadly SweetFilm: Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)
  44. 1967Boy Meets GirlSeries: Boy (1 episode)
  45. 1967Casino RoyaleFilm: Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)
  46. 1967CallanSeries (1 episode)
  47. 1966Softly, SoftlySeries (1 episode)
  48. 1964The Wednesday PlaySeries: Mooney (1 episode)
  49. 1963Doctor WhoSeries: Minotaur
  50. 1962The SaintSeries: Tony (1 episode)
  51. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries (1 episode)

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