By Admin 
In the history of the entertainment world, there are some artists whose faces are less recognized by the world, but their work remains recorded in the deepest memories of the world. David Prowse is one such name. A British actor who worked in many films but one character took him to the heights of fame. The twist in the story was that his hit character was never seen on screen.
Neither was seen on screen nor was his voice heard, but his presence brought cinema’s most iconic villain Darth Vader to life. He died on 1 December 2020, and with him a unique chapter in film history also came to an end.
David Prouse’s story is very interesting
The story of David Prouse is as interesting as it is mysterious. He was born in England in 1935, and since childhood, his height, physique and physical strength made him stand out from the crowd. He made a name for himself in bodybuilding and participated in competitions like “Mr. Universe”. This stature and physique enabled him to reach films further.
When George Lucas was making Star Wars in 1977, he needed an actor who would be tall, imposing and intimidating on screen, and this was the moment that changed David Prowse’s fate.
He was chosen to play the body of Darth Vader. Interestingly, he did not have a voice; That work was given to James Earl Jones. Even the face was not shown; Every emotion hidden behind the mask was to be expressed only through body movements, gait, posture and the way of holding the weapon.
David Prowse played the role of the most memorable villain in history
But despite the difficulties, David Prowse created a personality that terrorized audiences the moment he appeared on screen. There was a soldierly stiffness in his walking style, strength in the breadth of his shoulders and amazing control in the way he held his sword. Despite not showing his face on screen, he became one of the most memorable villains in history.
Another aspect that makes David Prouse’s story unique is his emotional distance. For many years he felt isolated from the production of Star Wars. It is often said that there were some misunderstandings due to which he was cut from the main team.
Nevertheless, he always remained a respected figure among the fans. Lakhs of people used to meet him just for an autograph or his imposing presence. Apart from Hollywood, he acted in many British and American TV series, but what Vedder gave remained relevant even after his death.
After his death, messages like “RIP, Real Vader” on social media showed that real memories are also of those characters who changed history even when they were not visible. Without showing his face, without uttering a word, using only his body and movements, David Prowse created such a character and created an identity that the world can never forget.