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Bob Anderson
Sign in to saveAlso known as Robert James Gilbert "Bob" Anderson, Robert Anderson
British actor and fencer (1922-2012)
Person · Open Library
- Works
- 94
Top works
- 55 Plus or Minus
- Lo mejor de "Estirándose"
- McLellan's transcontinental articles on the history of Port Augusta
- Extreme Therapy
- Justice Cries Out
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Film & TV
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Robert James Gilbert Anderson, known as Bob Anderson (September 15, 1922 – January 1, 2012), was the swordmaster who played Darth Vader in his various fight scenes in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He replaced David Prowse due to the actor's tendency to break lightsabers. Because of the height differences—Anderson was 6'1" (1.85m), while Prowse was 6'7" (2.02m)—Anderson's scenes…
Known for
- Reclaiming the Blade — Self2009
- The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' — Self2006
- Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' — Self - Sword Master2003
- Die Another Day: From Script to Screen — Self2002
- The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth — Self (archive)2002
- Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' — Self, swordmaster2001
- Unmasking Zorro — Self2001
- The Three Musketeers — King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)1993
- The Empire Strikes Back — Imperial Officer (uncredited)1980
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back — Self1980
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 43
- Total plays
- 71
Tags
jazz
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Gilbert
- Family name
- Anderson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Gosport
- Place of death
- West Sussex
- Occupation
- stunt performer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- 1952 Summer Olympics
- Sport
- fencing
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- Royal Marines
Show 4 more facts
- date of birth
- 1922-09-15
- date of death
- 2012-01-01
- birth name
- Robert James Gilbert Anderson
- name in native language
- Bob Anderson
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