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David Charles Prowse MBE (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English actor, bodybuilder, strongman and weightlifter. He portrayed Darth Vader (voiced by American actor James Earl Jones) in the original Star Wars trilogy and a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.
David Prowse was a British actor and fitness guru who played the physical role of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. He also appeared in films like A Clockwork Orange and Casino Royale, and was the Green Cross Code Man for road safety campaigns.
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Nov 29, 2020 · Lucasfilm pays tribute to the actor who gave the physical performance of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Prowse was a bodybuilder, a superhero, and a trainer for Christopher Reeve.
Nov 29, 2020 · The Bristolian former bodybuilder, who played the iconic Star Wars villain in the original trilogy, has passed away after a short illness. He was also known for his role as the Green Cross Code Man, promoting road safety in the UK, and for his friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Nov 29, 2020 · David Prowse, the towering actor who terrified generations of movie-watchers as Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died at age 85. He died after a short illness, his...
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Nov 29, 2020 · British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. Prowse died after a short illness,...
Nov 30, 2020 · Star Wars creator George Lucas has paid tribute to actor Dave Prowse after his death at the age of 85, saying he made Darth Vader "leap off the page". The US film-maker said Prowse had...