David Prowse
Acting1935Bristol, England, UK
Biography
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David Prowse, MBE (July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2020) was an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for playing the role of Darth Vader in physical form. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School.
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Known For
Acting History
2015
Elstree 1976
as Self
2004
The Story of Star Wars
as Darth Vader (archive footage)
Comic Book: The Movie
as David Prowse
1994
The World of Hammer
TVas Self (archive footage)
1993
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself (uncredited)
1989
1983
Return of the Jedi
as Darth Vader
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Bodyguard
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TVas Bodyguard• 1 eps
1980
The Empire Strikes Back
as Darth Vader
1978
The 'Star Wars' Christmas Special
as Darth Vader
As You Like It
as Charles the Wrestler
1977
Star Wars
as Darth Vader (performer)
Gulliver's Travels
as (voice) (uncredited)
Jabberwocky
as Red Herring / Black Knight
The People That Time Forgot
as Executioner (uncredited)
The Making of Star Wars
as Darth Vader (uncredited)
1976
Space: 1999
TVas Cloud Creature• 1 eps
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Driving Instructor
1974
1973
1972
Vampire Circus
as Strongman
1971
1970
1969
Department S
TVas Adolfo
The Saint
TVas Tony• 1 eps
1968
1967
Deadly Sweet
as Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)
Casino Royale
as Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)
1963
Doctor Who
TVas Minotaur