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(1977)
(1983)
(1980)
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Actor (71 credits)
1969-1984
The Benny Hill Show
(TV Series)
Strongman / Muscleman in 'Ye Olde Wishing Well' Sketch
1977
Jabberwocky
Red Herring and Black Knights (as Dave Prowse)
1974
Callan
Arthur (as Dave Prowse)
1970
Callan
(TV Series)
Wellington
1968-1969
The Champions
(TV Series)
Guest at Bey's party / Weightlifter
1978
Superman
(physical trainer: Christopher Reeve - uncredited)
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Self (32 credits)
2012
Tracks
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
2004
Geeks
(Documentary)
Himself
1981
Arena
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Apeared as a guest for a QVC UK Star Wars Special in 1998
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Publicity Listings:
5 Interviews
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3 Articles
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1 Pictorial
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1 Magazine Cover Photo
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Alternate Names:
Dave Prowse MBE | Dave Prowse
Height:
6' 6" (1.98 m)
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Personal Quote:
(2010) On his fight with prostate cancer: "I've won the fight and I'm feeling better than ever. Everyone was shocked by how well it all (treatment) went".
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Trivia:
Played part of the aide to
Patrick Magee's character in the movie
A Clockwork Orange (1971). He was chosen due to the fact that he was able to lift and carry the wheelchair-bound Magee. He said that the director was not known as "one-take Kubrick" and he had to repeat the scene multiple times. At one point, the shooting was halted because the recording technician said that there was a strange ...
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Trademark:
Towering height and muscular physique
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Nickname:
Darth Farmer
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