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David Prowse
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David Prowse

1935 – 2020 · Bristol, England, UK · Active 1962–2015

David Prowse, born in 1935 in Bristol, England, carved a niche in the realm of cult cinema with his imposing stature and memorable performances. Known for his role as a manservant in A Clockwork Orange (1971), Prowse also showcased his versatility in films like The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) and Vampire Circus (1972). His work in these films reflects the bold experimentation of the era, contributing to the unique flavor of exploitation cinema. Prowse's background as a bodybuilder and strongman adds an intriguing layer to his performances, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Vampire Circus

Vampire Circus

1972 ★ 5.8
as Strongman

After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.

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Filmography

61 credits
2010s 4 credits
2015
Star Wars at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.5
2015
Movie ★ 6.2
2015
Movie ★ 6.6
2000s 6 credits
2008
Movie
2006
Open Mic'rs as David Prowse
Movie
2004
Comic Book: The Movie as David Prowse
Movie ★ 6.0
2004
Movie ★ 8.5
2004
The Story of Star Wars as Darth Vader (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.2
1990s 5 credits
1994
Return of the Ewok as Self / Darth Vader
Movie ★ 4.5
1994
The World of Hammer as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.7
1993
Zombie Jamboree as Himself (uncredited)
Movie ★ 10.0
1991
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as The Monster (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.3
1980s 6 credits
1987
TV ★ 6.3
1983
Return of the Jedi as Darth Vader
Movie ★ 7.9
1981
Movie ★ 7.2
1981
TV ★ 8.0
1981
TV ★ 7.0
1980
Movie ★ 8.4
1970s 26 credits
1978
Movie ★ 3.4
1978
As You Like It as Charles the Wrestler
Movie ★ 8.2
1977
Star Wars as Darth Vader (performer)
Movie ★ 8.2
1977
Gulliver's Travels as (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
Jabberwocky as Red Herring / Black Knight
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
The People That Time Forgot as Executioner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
The Making of Star Wars as Darth Vader (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer as Driving Instructor
Movie ★ 4.5
1975
Space: 1999 as Cloud Creature
TV ★ 7.1
1974
Movie ★ 6.2
1974
Callan as Arthur
Movie ★ 6.9
1974
Churchill's People as Hnaudifida
TV ★ 5.0
1973
Black Snake as Jonathan Walker
Movie ★ 5.3
1973
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
TV ★ 6.7
1972
Vampire Circus as Strongman
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 4.1
1972
TV ★ 8.0
1971
Movie ★ 8.2
1971
Carry On Henry as Bearded Torturer
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
Up Pompeii as Muscular Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1970
Movie ★ 5.9
1970
Codename as Bodyguard
TV ★ 8.0
1970
From a Bird's Eye View as First Vespucci
TV ★ 6.0
1970
TV ★ 6.3
1960s 14 credits
1969
Crossplot as Wedding Guest
Movie ★ 5.5
1969
Department S as Adolfo
TV ★ 5.3
1969
TV ★ 6.5
1968
Hammerhead as George
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
The Champions as Weightlifter
TV ★ 6.5
1967
Deadly Sweet as Jelly-Roll's Partner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1967
Casino Royale as Frankenstein's Creature (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1967
TV ★ 7.0
1966
TV ★ 7.5
1964
TV ★ 5.2
1963
TV ★ 7.9
1963
Doctor Who as Minotaur
TV ★ 7.9
1962
The Saint as Tony
TV ★ 7.4