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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 who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. He also starred in films like A Clockwork Orange and Casino Royale, and was the Green Cross Code Man for road safety education.
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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, according to...
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Nov 29, 2020 · From the moment Darth Vader silently walked on screen in 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope -- a towering figure clad in black, stalking slowly but with menacing purpose -- it was clear that the world had a new icon of villainy. That was the power of David Prowse.
Nov 29, 2020 · Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85.
Nov 29, 2020 · Dave Prowse, who died at 85, was a bodybuilder, a fitness trainer and a Star Wars icon. He was remembered for his size, his kindness and his generosity by fans, friends and colleagues.