David Prowse
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Summary
David Prowse was born on July 1, 1935[1], in Bristol[2]. He died on November 28, 2020[3], in London[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film actor[6], weightlifter[7], television actor[8], and professional fitness coach[9]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,814 views/month, #2,742 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Bristol Grammar School[12]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: David Prowse[15]
- Sport: weightlifting[16]
- Family name: Prowse[17]
- Given name: David[18], Charles[19]
- Official website: http://www.darthvader-starwars.com[20]
- Medical condition: osteoarthritis[21], prostate cancer[22], Alzheimer's disease[23]
- Described by source: Dave Prowse, Man Behind Darth Vader’s Mask, Is Dead at 85[24]
- Participant in: 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: David Charles Prowse[27]
- Different from: Peter Prowse[28]
- Start of work period: 1950[29]
- End of work period: 2017[30]
Why It Matters
David Prowse has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was David Prowse born?
David Prowse was born in Bristol[2].
Where did David Prowse die?
David Prowse died in London[4].
What did David Prowse do for work?
David Prowse worked as an actor[5], film actor[6], weightlifter[7], television actor[8], and professional fitness coach[9].
Where did David Prowse go to school?
David Prowse was educated at Bristol Grammar School[12].
What awards did David Prowse receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].