Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson

Acting
11 Movies 1 TV Shows

Born

September 15, 1922

Died

January 1, 2012

Place of Birth

Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Biography

Robert James Gilbert Anderson, known as Bob Anderson (September 15, 1922 – January 1, 2012), was the swordmaster who played Darth Vader in his various fight scenes in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He replaced David Prowse due to the actor's tendency to break lightsabers. Because of the height differences—Anderson was 6'1" (1.85m), while Prowse was 6'7" (2.02m)—Anderson's scenes w…

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