David Prowse

David Prowse, MBE (born 1 July 1935) is 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. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School. Prowse is best known for playing the physical form of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. James Earl Jones, however, provi... More

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  • Jul 1, 1935 (age 76 years)

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  • 1.981 m (6.499 ft )

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  • Dave Prowse,
  • Darth Farmer

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  • Oct 5, 1963

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