David Prowse
ActingAbout David Prowse
David Charles Prowse (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English actor, bodybuilder, strongman and weightlifter. He portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and a manservant in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. In 2015, he starred in two documentaries concerning his Darth Vader role, one titled The Force's Mouth, which included Prowse voicing Darth Vader's lines with studio effects applied for the first time, and the other titled I Am Your Father, covering the subject of the fallout between Prowse and Lucasfilm. Prior to his role as Vader, Prowse had established himself as a super-hero figure in the United Kingdom as the Green Cross Man in Green Cross Code media aimed at teaching children and young people road safety. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Prowse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Prowse Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Prowse reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Prowse's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of David Prowse's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Zombie Jamboree, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Prowse Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Prowse's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Prowse has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Star Wars at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Elstree 1976 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Am Your Father | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Legend of Hammer: Vampires | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Open Mic'rs | David Prowse | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Story of Star Wars | Darth Vader (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Saving Star Wars | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Comic Book: The Movie | David Prowse | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Unauthorized Star Wars Story | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Return of the Ewok | Himself / Darth Vader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree | Himself (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook | The Monster (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Darth Vader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Bodyguard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Darth Vader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | As You Like It | Charles the Wrestler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Star Wars Holiday Special | Darth Vader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Making of Star Wars | Darth Vader (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The People That Time Forgot | Executioner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Darth Vader (performer) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gulliver's Travels | (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | Red Herring / Black Knight | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer | Driving Instructor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Callan | Arthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell | Monster | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Black Snake | Jonathan Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | White Cargo | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doctor Who: The Time Monster | Minotaur | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Vampire Circus | Strongman | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Up the Chastity Belt | Sir Grumbel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Clockwork Orange | Julian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carry On Henry | Bearded Torturer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Up Pompeii | Muscular Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Horror of Frankenstein | The Monster | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Crossplot | Wedding Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hammerhead | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deadly Sweet | Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
David Prowse - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Prowse?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Prowse is "Zombie Jamboree" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Prowse acted in?
David Prowse has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Prowse?
Other notable films include "Star Wars at the BBC", "Saving Star Wars", and "The Empire Strikes Back".