David Prowse

Also known as Dave Prowse

English bodybuilder, weightlifter, and actor (1935–2020)

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David Charles Prowse (1935–2020) was a British actor, film actor, television actor, and weightlifter. Born in Bristol, he began his professional career in 1950 and worked until 2017. Prowse is noted for his role as Darth Vader. He was a participant in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and received the Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Prowse was a citizen of the United Kingdom and spoke English. He lived with osteoarthritis, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. He died in London.

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Film & TV

Bristol, England, UK

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. 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…

Known for

Star Wars at the BBC — Self (archive footage)2015
Elstree 1976 — Self2015
I Am Your Father — Himself2015
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus — Self2010
Legend of Hammer: Vampires — Self2008
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman — Self2006
Open Mic'rs — David Prowse2006
Comic Book: The Movie — David Prowse2004
Saving Star Wars — Self2004
The Story of Star Wars — Darth Vader (archive footage)2004

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Key facts

Born: David Charles Prowse , ( 1935-07-01 ) 1 July 1935, Bristol , England
Died: 28 November 2020 (2020-11-28) (aged 85), London , England
Education: Bristol Grammar School
Occupations: Actor bodybuilder weightlifter
Years active: 1950–2017
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Spouse: Norma E. Scammell ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1963 )
Website: www .darthvader-starwars .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Charles
Family name: Prowse
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Bristol
Place of death: London
Occupation: television actor
Languages spoken: English language
Award: Member of the Order of the British Empire
Participant in: 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Sport: weightlifting
Official website: www.darthvader-starwars.com
Image: David Prowse 2013.jpg

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medical condition: Alzheimer's disease
Commons category: David Prowse
date of birth: 1935-07-01
start of work period: 1950-00-00
date of death: 2020-11-28
birth name: David Charles Prowse
end of work period: 2017-00-00
notable role: Darth Vader

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Encyclopedic overview

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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