He played the most infamously iconic character, in arguably the greatest movie franchise ever! This is David Prowse aka Darth Vader from the Star Wars movies.
Saturday the 8th October with the kids I met him. The original Star Wars movies are a cherished part of my childhood so I admit I felt a little reluctant about meeting the great man himself. For a start I didn't want to be disappointed as it is said, "never meet your heroes", but also I was concerned I would gush.
True to my word I was over the man like a rash with my handshakes and whitty quips....it was soo embarrassing for the children. The shame of it. What I will say is that I had nothing to be concerend about, Mr Prowse was very friendly and kind, a gentle-man, not phased by a pathetic middle aged man acting like a giggly school girl. He had huge hands though, and you can get a sense why he is/was pals with other 'big boys' from the business like Lou Ferrigno (aka the Incredible Hulk) and even Arnie.
Let me tell you what I know about David Prowse.....
For a start he was a big man at 6'7'' tall when younger and upstanding. Us 70's kids knew him from TV, especially his character the Green Cross Code Man. This is him.
Lastly, did you know James Earl Jones' voice for Vader wasn't in the initial plan? David Prose had a go at doing the voice for Vader but it was eventually dubbed over, which in part is a shame, but as much as it pains me I agree with the decision......see what I mean below. (Scottish? what a blinkin cheek - nothing like showing your ignorance!)
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