David Prowse
British actor David Prowse began weightlifting at the age of 16 and became his country's champion in that field five years later, holding on to the title for two years. Theatrical producers and filmak...
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BirthDate BirthPlace |
06/30/1935
Bristol, Somerset, England |
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'Star Wars': Seven of the Craziest Movie Rumors About That Galaxy Far, Far Away
November 28, 2012 5:43am ESTFrom Leonardo DiCaprio as Anakin to Mick Jagger replacing John Williams.
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Prowse banned from Star Wars events for 'annoying' Lucas
July 17, 2010 5:00am ESTStar Wars actor David Prowse has been banned from attending any events connected to the sci-fi franchise after reportedly "annoying" creator George Lucas.
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Prowse clear of cancer
February 02, 2010 4:00am ESTStar Wars actor David Prowse is urging men aged over 50 to undergo tests for prostate cancer - after he stunned doctors by beating the disease.
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Hannibal Lecter Beats Darth Vader in Battle of the Bad Guys
March 27, 2006 9:24am ESTAnthony Hopkins' portrayal of sinister cannibal Hannibal Lecter has topped Darth Vader and Freddy Krueger in a new hip-hop magazine poll to find the ultimate movie bad guy.
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Without a Paddle Review
August 24, 2004 5:02am ESTWhile sporadically hilarious, Without a Paddle is a regurgitation of every fish-out-of-water comedy since 1987. Even still, it would make for a funny and frequent rental, if the audience it was intended for wasn't nearing 40 years old.
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The Chronicles of Riddick Review
June 17, 2004 12:44pm ESTThe Chronicles of Riddick is a dazzling sci-fi epic that will have Pitch Black devotees marking their calendars for the third installment. But director David Twohy's sequel is unlikely to strike a chord with those unfamiliar with Riddick's world
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Darth Vader actor hospitalized
May 08, 2001 2:52pm ESTStar Wars actor David Prowse has been hospitalized after losing the use of his legs, BBC News reports. The actor suffered from paralysis in his arms after being struck with a mystery illness. His spokesman Phil Day told BBC News on Tuesday that the actor was "looking very gaunt and very thin. Things aren't looking too good." Prowse was taken on Friday to Croydon Hospital, outside of London,, and had been confined to a bed after the actor told his agent he could not move. Doctors found an abscess
