Bob Anderson
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
15 Sep 1922
Age
104 Years
Born In
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Total Projects
12
Years Active
41 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.1 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
The Protectors
1972
The Three Musketeers
1993
Some Girls Do
1969
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002
Unmasking Zorro
2001
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Reclaiming the Blade
2009
Filmography
movie
Reclaiming the Blade
Reclaiming the Blade
as Self
movie
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
as Self - Sword Master
movie
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
as Self
movie
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
movie
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
as Self, swordmaster
movie
Unmasking Zorro
Unmasking Zorro
as Self
movie
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
as King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
movie
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
as Self
movie
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
as Imperial Officer (uncredited)
tv
The Protectors
The Protectors
as Assassin
movie
Some Girls Do
Some Girls Do
as Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
movie
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
as Fighting Guard