David Prowse
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Prowse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Darth Vader (performer)
Star Wars
Monster
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Darth Vader
The Empire Strikes Back
Darth Vader
Return of the Jedi
Jonathan Walker
Black Snake
David Prowse
Comic Book: The Movie
Himself
Zombie Jamboree
Strongman
Vampire Circus
Self
Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Minotaur
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
The Monster (archive footage)
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
(voice) (uncredited)
Gulliver's Travels
Self
Saving Star Wars
Bodyguard
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Self (archive footage)
Star Wars at the BBC
Arthur
Callan
Red Herring / Black Knight
Jabberwocky
Julian
A Clockwork Orange
Harry
White Cargo
The Monster
The Horror of Frankenstein
Self
Elstree 1976
Bearded Torturer
Carry On Henry
Himself
I Am Your Father
Darth Vader
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Self / Darth Vader
Return of the Ewok
Executioner (uncredited)
The People That Time Forgot
Darth Vader (archive footage)
The Story of Star Wars
Driving Instructor
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Darth Vader (uncredited)
The Making of Star Wars
Wedding Guest
Crossplot
George
Hammerhead
Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)
Col cuore in gola
Charles the Wrestler
As You Like It
Sir Grumbel
Up the Chastity Belt
Self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)
Casino Royale
David Prowse
Open Mic'rs
Self
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
Muscular Man (uncredited)
Up Pompeii
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
39
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-07-01
Place of Birth
Bristol, England, UK
Also Known As