David Prowse, towering at an exact 6ft 6 (198.1 cm), was an English bodybuilder, weightlifter, and actor whose immense height defined his career as the ultimate on-screen heavy.
His colossal stature made him the perfect physical embodiment of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, where his 6ft 6 frame, enhanced by costume, created an unforgettable aura of menace and power.
Prowse often noted that at 6ft 6, he was inevitably cast as villains and baddies, leveraging his size for iconic roles in British film and television.
- Starred as the body of Darth Vader in Star Wars (1977-1983).
- Competed successfully as a bodybuilder and weightlifter.
- Awarded MBE for services to entertainment.
- Featured in documentaries like I Am Your Father and The Force's Mouth.