Bob Anderson
Birthday
1922/09/15
Day of death
2012/01/01 (89 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Also know as
Robert James Gilbert Anderson, Robert Anderson
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 were filmed from a lower angle to make him seem taller, or he stood on some small stilts or wore plat...Read more
Acting
(2003) An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
as Self
(2003) Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
as Self - Sword Master
(1980) The Empire Strikes Back
as Imperial Officer (uncredited)
(1993) The Three Musketeers
as King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
(2001) Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
as Self, swordmaster
(1969) Some Girls Do
as Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
(1968) Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
as Fighting Guard
(2002) Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
as Self
(2002) The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
(2009) Reclaiming the Blade
as Self
(2001) Unmasking Zorro
as Self
(1972) The Protectors
as Assassin