Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson

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

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