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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)'.
Wed, Dec 16 2015
Poster of Elstree 1976
Elstree 1976
David Prowse was
80 in Elstree 1976
as 'Self'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 05 2015
Poster of Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Legend of Hammer: Vampires
David Prowse was
72 in Legend of Hammer: Vampires
as 'Self'.
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'.
Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Open Mic'rs
Open Mic'rs
David Prowse was
70 in Open Mic'rs
as 'David Prowse'.
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)'.
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of Saving Star Wars
Saving Star Wars
David Prowse was
68 in Saving Star Wars
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 09 2004
Poster of Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
David Prowse was
68 in Comic Book: The Movie
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 27 2004
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
David Prowse was
58 in Zombie Jamboree
as 'Himself'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
Wed, Jul 06 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
David Prowse was
41 in Star Wars
as 'Darth Vader (performer)'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
David Prowse was
41 in Jabberwocky
as 'Red Herring / Black Knight'.
Mon, Mar 28 1977
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
David Prowse was
41 in Gulliver's Travels
as '(voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 01 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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Callan
Callan
David Prowse was
38 in Callan
as 'Arthur'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Black Snake
Black Snake
David Prowse was
37 in Black Snake
as 'Jonathan Walker'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of White Cargo
White Cargo
David Prowse was
37 in White Cargo
as 'Harry'.
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'.
Sat, Jun 24 1972
Poster of Vampire Circus
Vampire Circus
David Prowse was
36 in Vampire Circus
as 'Strongman'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange
David Prowse was
36 in A Clockwork Orange
as 'Julian'.
Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
David Prowse was
35 in Carry On Henry
as 'Bearded Torturer'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
David Prowse was
34 in Crossplot
as 'Wedding Guest'.
Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
David Prowse was
33 in Hammerhead
as 'George'.
Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Deadly Sweet
Deadly Sweet
David Prowse was
32 in Deadly Sweet
as 'Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 16 1967
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
David Prowse was
31 in Casino Royale
as 'Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)'.
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'.
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
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
David Prowse was
40+ in Space: 1999
as 'Cloud Creature'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Warship
Warship
David Prowse was
37+ in Warship
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
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Ace of Wands
Ace of Wands
David Prowse was
35+ in Ace of Wands
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of Codename
Codename
David Prowse was
34+ in Codename
as 'Bodyguard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Department S
Department S
David Prowse was
34+ in Department S
as 'Adolfo'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of Hark at Barker
Hark at Barker
David Prowse was
33+ in Hark at Barker
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
David Prowse was
33+ in The Champions
as 'Weightlifter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Callan
Callan
David Prowse was
32+ in Callan
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
David Prowse was
30+ in Softly, Softly
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
David Prowse was
28+ in Doctor Who
as ', Minotaur'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
David Prowse was
27+ in The Saint
as 'Tony'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
David Prowse was
27+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962