Bob Anderson
Actor
- Born
- September 15, 1922
- Died
- January 1, 2012 (age 89)
- From
- Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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…
Filmography (12)
Reclaiming the Blade (2009)Self
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (2003)Self - Sword Master
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth (2002)Self (archive)
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2002)Self
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001)Self, swordmaster
Unmasking Zorro (2001)Self
The Three Musketeers (1993)King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Self
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Some Girls Do (1969)Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World (1968)Fighting Guard