Bob Anderson
Bob Anderson
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Bob Anderson

Actor 1922-09-15 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 were filmed from a lower angle to make him seem taller, or he stood on some small stilts or wore platform shoes. Anderson...

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FILMOGRAPHY
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The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · Imperial Officer (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

1993 · King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)

Some Girls Do

Some Girls Do

1969 · Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

2001 · Self, swordmaster

The Protectors

The Protectors

1972 · Assassin

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · Self

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2006 · Self

Reclaiming the Blade

Reclaiming the Blade

2009 · Self

Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World

Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World

1968 · Fighting Guard

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'

2003 · Self - Sword Master

Unmasking Zorro

Unmasking Zorro

2001 · Self

Die Another Day: From Script to Screen

Die Another Day: From Script to Screen

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

2002 · Self (archive)