Bob Anderson
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 stilts or wore plat...
Known For
The Empire Strikes Back
Imperial Officer (uncredited)
The Protectors
Assassin
The Three Musketeers
King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
Some Girls Do
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, swordmaster
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Self
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Self
Filmography
Reclaiming the Blade
2009
as Self
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006
as Self
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
2003
as Self - Sword Master
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
2002
as Self (archive)
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001
as Self, swordmaster
Unmasking Zorro
2001
as Self
The Three Musketeers
1993
as King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
as Imperial Officer (uncredited)
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980
as Self
The Protectors
1972
as Assassin
Some Girls Do
1969
as Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
1968
as Fighting Guard