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Star Wars Cast And Crew Thought Darth Vader Was Scottish After David Prowse Mix-up
The cast and crew of 'Star Wars' thought Darth Vader would be Scottish after a mix-up with David Prowse's Bristolian accent.The late actor physically portrayed the iconic villain during the original 'Star Wars' trilogy –...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2021
Mark Hamill Leads Tributes To David Prowse
Mark Hamill has paid tribute to David Prowse, admitting he was "much more than Darth Vader". The former bodybuilder, who played the Dark Lord of the Sith in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy after being...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 November 2020
David Prowse Suffering From Dementia
Darth Vader actor David Prowse is absent from the latest Star Wars movie because he is battling dementia.The British star revealed he would have loved to reprise his role in the latest installment of the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2014
Space To Breathe? New Star Wars Movie: Episode Vii Set For December Release
A release date for the new Star Wars movie – Episode VII – is getting closer. Multiple sources are reporting that a mid-December release is likely, meaning director J.J. Abrams has plenty of time to...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
Darth Vader Hated Star Wars Prequels
Darth Vader actor David Prowse has condemned the Star Wars prequels as "really bad movies".The British actor played the franchise's villain in George Lucas' original sci-fi trilogy, but was absent from the following prequel films...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
David Prowse Not Hopeful For Star Wars Return
Darth Vader actor David Prowse fears he will be left out of the upcoming franchise reboot because as a "lowly actor" he is "never" consulted about movie plans.The Brit wore the famous villain's suit on...
By WENN on 08 March 2013
Prowse Pays Tribute To Goody
STAR WARS actor DAVID PROWSE has paid tribute to fellow cancer sufferer JADE GOODY. The 73-year-old, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, revealed he was battling prostate cancer earlier this week (16Mar09)....
By WENN on 20 March 2009
Darth Vader Actor Battling Cancer
STAR WARS actor DAVID PROWSE has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 73-year-old, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, revealed he was battling the disease during an interview with U.K. radio host...
By WENN on 17 March 2009
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