Dave Prowse, the man behind the Darth Vader mask in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85. Prowse made his film debut in the…
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Dave Prowse Announces His Retirement from Signing Autographs
Dave Prowse, the bodybuilder-turned actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, is retiring from all autograph signings. The 83-year-old had announced his retirement from the convention…
ON THIS DATE: June 15, 1976!
41 years ago today, the horror and sci-fi worlds collided, as the Star Wars universe added two Hammer Horror film veterans to create two iconic villains. On June 15, 1976,…
“Elstree 1976” Movie Review
“Elstree 1976” gives some great insight into the effect being in a “Star Wars” movie had on a group of bit players and extras. I would have preferred more actual…
Dave Prowse goes to the 1978 Toy Fair
Here’s a picture you don’t see everyday! This picture was posted on the Star Wars Rare Vintage Photos Group on Facebook, and shows Dave Prowse at the Birmingham, England Toy…
Go Inside the Helmet with “I Am Your Father”
“I Am Your Father” is a tantalizing look at the man inside the helmet of Darth Vader. Actor Dave Prowse provides all sorts of interesting tidbits and revelations about what…
Happy Birthday, Lord of the Sith David Prowse!
“I took the part of the villain because everyone remembers the villain.” ROT5 would like to wish our favorite Sith, Darth Vader actor David Prowse, a very happy birthday! You’ll…
“I Forgot My Cape Again, Didn’t I?”
Don’t you hate it when you leave your meditation chamber for an important meeting without your imposing cape? That’s exactly what it appears Darth Vader did in this photo from…
Happy “Star Wars” Day from ROT5!
We’ve been trying to figure out how to make this a special day, but it’s hard because everyday is “Star Wars” Day for us! We’re going to watch “Droids” with…
Kylo Just Wants to Spend Time with Grandad!
Dave Prowse posted this hilarious photo with the caption, “He just won’t stop following me.”
What Did the Real Burnt Vader Helmet Look Like?
We’ve seen what Darth Vader’s helmet and mask looked like according to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, Darth Vader himself (Dave Prowse) revealed a picture of what the actual…
Dave Prowse’s response to the new Force Awakens trailer is awesome
The man behind Darth Vader’s mask, Dave Prowse, posted this on his Facebook page in response to the new Force Awakens trailer. We love it.
Happy 35th birthday, Empire Strikes Back!
Big thanks to Darth Vader himself, Dave Prowse, for posting this original picture of the opening of Empire at the Odeon Theatre in London on his Facebook page. We just…
See you at the Dallas Comic Con!
As if you needed a reason, Star Wars fans will find plenty to see, do and buy at this weekend’s Dallas Comic Con. Dave Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca),…