9.5K views · 299 reactions | Bristolian actor David Prowse was famous for taking on the iconic Star Wars role - this tribute to him has appeared in Bristol today | ITV News West Country | Facebook

Did you know David Prowse recorded Darth Vader’s dialogue for Star Wars (1977) in just a couple of hours? In a conversation on Late Night With Conan O’Brien in 1995, James Earl Jones explained how George Lucas later decided the character needed a deeper, less recognisable voice. Lucas briefly considered Orson Welles before choosing Jones, who then recorded the final performance in a short two and a half hour session. Jones recalled that the real challenge was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (

10K views · 71 reactions | David Prowse brought the physical presence of Darth Vader to life, while James Earl Jones provided the legendary voice. Meanwhile, Peter Mayhew gave Chewbacca his towering stature and heart, making the Wookiee a fan favorite. Their performances helped shape Star Wars history and left a lasting legacy in cinema. #StarWars #DarthVader #Chewbacca #DavidProwse #JamesEarlJones #PeterMayhew #MovieLegends | The Padawan Collector | Facebook

#OnThisDay 1980: With The Empire Strikes Back in UK cinemas, David Prowse stopped by Pebble Mill Studios to chat with Jackie Collins about playing the villainous Darth Vader. Due to an industrial dispute with the BBC, some members of the Musician's Union had taken up residence outside the studio in the Pebble Mill grounds. If you listen very carefully, you might just about be able to make out their brass rendition of Rule, Britannia! during the interview. | BBC Archive

5.1K reactions · 393 shares | From a special interview with Sheila Walsh, Dr. Jeremiah shares about his recent personal battle and encourages us to trust God in all circumstances. Watch the full interview on our website. | Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah | Facebook