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

Star Wars

as Darth Vader (performer)

The Empire Strikes Back

as Darth Vader

Return of the Jedi

as Darth Vader

A Clockwork Orange

as Julian

Casino Royale

as Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

as Minotaur

The Star Wars Holiday Special

as Darth Vader

Jabberwocky

as Red Herring / Black Knight

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

as Bodyguard