Bob Anderson
Acting
Born: 1922-09-15 · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died: 2012-01-01
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
🎬 Movies (19)
Reclaiming the Blade
2009
Self
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
2003
Self - Sword Master
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Stunt Coordinator
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002
Self
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002
Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
2002
Self (archive)
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001
Self, swordmaster
Unmasking Zorro
2001
Self
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001
Grip
Highlander: Counterfeit
1994
Armorer
Highlander: Unholy Alliance
1994
Armorer
The Three Musketeers
1993
King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
1983
Stunts
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Imperial Officer (uncredited)
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Self
Candleshoe
1977
Stunt Coordinator
Some Girls Do
1969
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
1968
Fighting Guard
The Guns of Navarone
1961
Stunts
