Bob Anderson
Born: 1922-09-15
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...
Known For
The Empire Strikes Back
The Three Musketeers
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Some Girls Do
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Reclaiming the Blade
Unmasking Zorro
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
