David Prowse
Biography
David Prowse was an English actor. He portrayed a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange and a character in the original Star Wars trilogy. Prowse was a bodybuilder, strongman, and weightlifter. He established himself as a super-hero figure in the United Kingdom as the Green Cross Man in the Green Cross Code. Prowse was known for his role in two documentaries, The Force's Mouth and I Am Your Father, which covered his experience as Darth Vader. He was born on July 1, 1935, and passed away on November 28, 2020. Prowse had a career in acting with 64 known credits.
Career overview
David Prowse's acting career spanned multiple roles in film and television. He is known for portraying a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. Prowse also established himself as a superhero figure in the United Kingdom as the Green Cross Man in the Green Cross Code.
Prowse's most notable role is that of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. However, it is worth noting that his voice was not used in the films, with James Earl Jones providing the voice for the character.
Prowse's portrayal of Darth Vader was featured in two documentaries released in 2015, titled The Force's Mouth and I Am Your Father. The documentaries included Prowse voicing Darth Vader's lines with studio effects applied for the first time.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Elstree 1976 (2015) as Self
- Star Wars at the BBC (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- I Am Your Father (2015) as Himself
- The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus (2010) as Self
- The Rachel Maddow Show (2008) as Darth Vader (archive footage)
- Legend of Hammer: Vampires (2008) as Self
- You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) as Self
- Open Mic'rs (2006) as David Prowse
- The Story of Star Wars (2004) as Darth Vader (archive footage)
- Comic Book: The Movie (2004) as David Prowse
- Saving Star Wars (2004) as Self
- The Unauthorized Star Wars Story (1999) as Self
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Return of the Ewok (1994) as Self / Darth Vader
- Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993) as Himself (uncredited)
- Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as The Monster (archive footage)
- Crossbow (1987)
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Darth Vader
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Bodyguard
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Bodyguard
- The Rose Medallion (1981) as Stanley
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Darth Vader
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Charles
- The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) as Darth Vader
- As You Like It (1978) as Charles the Wrestler
- Star Wars (1977) as Darth Vader (performer)
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Red Herring / Black Knight
- The People That Time Forgot (1977) as Executioner (uncredited)
- The Making of Star Wars (1977) as Darth Vader (uncredited)
- Gulliver's Travels (1977) as (voice) (uncredited)
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Cloud Creature
- Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) as Driving Instructor
- Churchill's People (1974) as Hnaudifida
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) as Monster
- Callan (1974) as Arthur
- Warship (1973)
- Black Snake (1973) as Jonathan Walker
- White Cargo (1973) as Harry
- Arthur of the Britons (1972)
- Vampire Circus (1972) as Strongman
- Up the Chastity Belt (1972) as Sir Grumbel
- Doctor Who: The Time Monster (1972) as Minotaur
- A Clockwork Orange (1971) as Julian
- Carry On Henry (1971) as Bearded Torturer
- Up Pompeii (1971) as Muscular Man (uncredited)
- Ace of Wands (1970) as Kal
- From a Bird's Eye View (1970) as First Vespucci
- Codename (1970) as Bodyguard
- The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) as The Monster
- Department S (1969) as Adolfo
- Hark at Barker (1969)
- Crossplot (1969) as Wedding Guest
- The Champions (1968) as Weightlifter
- Hammerhead (1968) as George
- Callan (1967)
- Casino Royale (1967) as Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)
- Deadly Sweet (1967) as Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as Boy
- Softly, Softly (1966)
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Mooney
- Doctor Who (1963)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Minotaur
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
- The Saint (1962) as Tony
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Prowse best known for?
David Prowse is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rachel Maddow Show (2008), The World of Hammer (1994), Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993), Crossbow (1987).
When and where was David Prowse born?
David Prowse was born on July 1, 1935 in Bristol, England, UK. They passed away on November 29, 2020.
How many credits does David Prowse have?
David Prowse has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2015.
What is David Prowse's background in cinema and television?
David Prowse was an English actor. He portrayed a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange and a character in the original Star Wars trilogy. Prowse was a bodybuilder, strongman, and weightlifter. He established himself as a super-hero figure in the United Kingdom as the Green Cross Man in the Green...