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My Take
David Prowse is the man inside the most iconic mask in cinema: the towering body of Darth Vader was his. A Bristol-born former weightlifter, his sheer physical presence is what gave Vader that overwhelming gravity, and that fact still gives me chills. Someone else dubbed the voice, yet Prowse shook the whole world through posture and stance alone, which is a rare actorly feat. He also appeared in A Clockwork Orange and spent years as a diligent fitness advocate. He left us in 2020, but that silhouette is etched into the galaxy forever. I quietly salute him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Prowse
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・プラウズ
- Reading
- でびっど・ぷらうず
- Born
- July 1, 1935 – November 28, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / weightlifter / television actor / professional fitness coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Prowse born?
July 1, 1935 – November 28, 2020.
Where is David Prowse from?
David Prowse is from Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom.
What does David Prowse do?
David Prowse works as actor, film actor, weightlifter, television actor, professional fitness coach.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.