David Prowse
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Prowse, MBE (July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2020) was an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for playing the role of Darth Vader in physical form. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Prowse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best David Prowse Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Prowse's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Prowse.
| 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 → |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook | The Monster (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Darth Vader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Return of the Ewok | Self / Darth Vader | Average | 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 | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hammerhead | George | Flop | 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 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Prowse?
Other notable films include "Saving Star Wars", "Star Wars at the BBC", and "The Empire Strikes Back".