Bob Anderson
Acting
Born September 15, 1922 — Died January 1, 2012
From Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Also known as Robert James Gilbert Anderson, Robert Anderson
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...
Filmography
Reclaiming the Blade
Self
20095.9
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
20068.8
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Self - Sword Master
20037.0
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Self
20026.5
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
Self (archive)
2002
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, swordmaster
20018.0
Unmasking Zorro
Self
20016.0
The Three Musketeers
King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
19936.4
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Self
19808.3
The Empire Strikes Back
Imperial Officer (uncredited)
19808.4
Some Girls Do
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
19695.8
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
Fighting Guard
19687.9