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David Prowse

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jul 01 1935
Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK

Death: Sun, Nov 29 2020
David Prowse is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Star Wars at the BBC
Star Wars at the BBC
David Prowse was 80 in Star Wars at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 2015
Poster of Elstree 1976
Elstree 1976
David Prowse was 80 in Elstree 1976 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 2015
Poster of I Am Your Father
I Am Your Father
David Prowse was 80 in I Am Your Father as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 2015
Poster of The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
David Prowse was 75 in The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 2010
Poster of Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Legend of Hammer: Vampires
David Prowse was 72 in Legend of Hammer: Vampires as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
David Prowse was 71 in You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Open Mic'rs
Open Mic'rs
David Prowse was 70 in Open Mic'rs as 'David Prowse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of The Story of Star Wars
The Story of Star Wars
David Prowse was 69 in The Story of Star Wars as 'Darth Vader (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of Saving Star Wars
Saving Star Wars
David Prowse was 68 in Saving Star Wars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 2004
Poster of Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
David Prowse was 68 in Comic Book: The Movie as 'David Prowse'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 2004
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
David Prowse was 58 in Zombie Jamboree as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
David Prowse was 55 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as 'The Monster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
David Prowse was 47 in Return of the Jedi as 'Darth Vader'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Return of the Ewok
Return of the Ewok
David Prowse was 46 in Return of the Ewok as 'Self / Darth Vader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
David Prowse was 45 in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as 'Bodyguard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1981
Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
David Prowse was 44 in The Empire Strikes Back as 'Darth Vader'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1980
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
David Prowse was 43 in As You Like It as 'Charles the Wrestler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1978
Poster of The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special
David Prowse was 43 in The Star Wars Holiday Special as 'Darth Vader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of The Making of Star Wars
The Making of Star Wars
David Prowse was 42 in The Making of Star Wars as 'Darth Vader (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of The People That Time Forgot
The People That Time Forgot
David Prowse was 42 in The People That Time Forgot as 'Executioner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
David Prowse was 41 in Star Wars as 'Darth Vader (performer)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
David Prowse was 41 in Gulliver's Travels as '(voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1977
Poster of Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
David Prowse was 41 in Jabberwocky as 'Red Herring / Black Knight'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1977
Poster of Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
David Prowse was 39 in Confessions of a Pop Performer as 'Man at Cinema'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Callan
Callan
David Prowse was 38 in Callan as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
David Prowse was 38 in Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell as 'Monster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Black Snake
Black Snake
David Prowse was 37 in Black Snake as 'Jonathan Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1973
Poster of Green Cross Code
Green Cross Code
David Prowse was 37 in Green Cross Code as 'Green Cross Code Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Green Cross Code: Blockhead Boy
Green Cross Code: Blockhead Boy
David Prowse was 37 in Green Cross Code: Blockhead Boy as 'Green Cross Code Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Green Cross Code: Blockhead Girl
Green Cross Code: Blockhead Girl
David Prowse was 37 in Green Cross Code: Blockhead Girl as 'Green Cross Code Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of White Cargo
White Cargo
David Prowse was 37 in White Cargo as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
David Prowse was 36 in Doctor Who: The Time Monster as 'Minotaur'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1972
Poster of Vampire Circus
Vampire Circus
David Prowse was 36 in Vampire Circus as 'Strongman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1972
Poster of Up the Chastity Belt
Up the Chastity Belt
David Prowse was 36 in Up the Chastity Belt as 'Sir Grumbel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange
David Prowse was 36 in A Clockwork Orange as 'Julian'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
David Prowse was 35 in Carry On Henry as 'Bearded Torturer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1971
Poster of The Horror of Frankenstein
The Horror of Frankenstein
David Prowse was 35 in The Horror of Frankenstein as 'The Monster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
David Prowse was 34 in Crossplot as 'Wedding Guest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
David Prowse was 33 in Hammerhead as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Deadly Sweet
Deadly Sweet
David Prowse was 32 in Deadly Sweet as 'Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1967
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
David Prowse was 31 in Casino Royale as 'Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
David Prowse was 45+ in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'Bodyguard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
David Prowse was 43+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
David Prowse was 40+ in Space: 1999 as 'Cloud Creature'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Warship
Warship
David Prowse was 37+ in Warship
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1973
Poster of Arthur of the Britons
Arthur of the Britons
David Prowse was 37+ in Arthur of the Britons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 1972
Poster of From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
David Prowse was 35+ in From a Bird's Eye View as 'First Vespucci'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Ace of Wands
Ace of Wands
David Prowse was 35+ in Ace of Wands
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of Codename
Codename
David Prowse was 34+ in Codename as 'Bodyguard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Department S
Department S
David Prowse was 34+ in Department S as 'Adolfo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of Hark at Barker
Hark at Barker
David Prowse was 33+ in Hark at Barker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
David Prowse was 33+ in The Champions as 'Weightlifter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Callan
Callan
David Prowse was 32+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
David Prowse was 30+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
David Prowse was 28+ in Doctor Who as ', Minotaur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
David Prowse was 27+ in The Saint as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
David Prowse was 27+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962