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6ft 5.84in (197.7cm)
6ft 5.84in (197.7cm)
Steve said on 26/Feb/09
Its really confusing,when Star Wars first came out,he said to intervier on tv that he is 6ft 6.5in,before and after that he almost always stated his height as 6ft 7in,than he stated 6ft 6in,i just dont understand what is the true.
Its really confusing,when Star Wars first came out,he said to intervier on tv that he is 6ft 6.5in,before and after that he almost always stated his height as 6ft 7in,than he stated 6ft 6in,i just dont understand what is the true.
Big King said on 23/Feb/09
Oh come on, 6'7" for David Prowse is ridiculous. Even in his prime he was just at least 6'6". Also in his interview when he stated his height as 6'6" he was younger and also 6'6" was surprising me because I always estimated Prowse being 6'5" tall.
Oh come on, 6'7" for David Prowse is ridiculous. Even in his prime he was just at least 6'6". Also in his interview when he stated his height as 6'6" he was younger and also 6'6" was surprising me because I always estimated Prowse being 6'5" tall.
Steve said on 20/Feb/09
Rob,have you ever listed Prowse as 6ft 7in?
Editor Rob
Rob,have you ever listed Prowse as 6ft 7in?
Editor Rob I think 6ft 6.5
Anonymous said on 17/Feb/09
Rob,have you ever had Prowse at 6ft 7in?
Rob,have you ever had Prowse at 6ft 7in?
Jordan said on 3/Feb/09
Yeah Anonymous, he looks about 6'1 or 6'2 with Rob, but its basically a fact that he shrunk ,its just a matter of how much. If he said he was 6'6, than I Dont think he is anything higher but it could be possible. To me he looked a solid 6'5 after all reaserch so he shrunk at least 3.5 inches Or so, which is interesting.
Yeah Anonymous, he looks about 6'1 or 6'2 with Rob, but its basically a fact that he shrunk ,its just a matter of how much. If he said he was 6'6, than I Dont think he is anything higher but it could be possible. To me he looked a solid 6'5 after all reaserch so he shrunk at least 3.5 inches Or so, which is interesting.
Anonymous said on 25/Jan/09
I saw him shopping and hes only 6 ft 1-2.
I saw him shopping and hes only 6 ft 1-2.
Jordan said on 9/Dec/08
Yeah Big King I agree with a strong 6'5. He was about 265 pounds when he was competing which is impressive for those days.
Yeah Big King I agree with a strong 6'5. He was about 265 pounds when he was competing which is impressive for those days.
Big King said on 7/Dec/08
Prowse looked 6'5 1/2" (197cm) in his prime. A strong 6'5" by the way.
Prowse looked 6'5 1/2" (197cm) in his prime. A strong 6'5" by the way.
Jordan said on 5/Dec/08
When Prowse said he was 6'6, he prolly gave himself an inch. I belive he was 6'5 in his prime, maybe 6'6. Now looks 6'1 to 6'2 with rob. Thats alot of height loss.
Still cant get over how big the guys hands are, Looks like a catcher's mit on Rob's shoulder.
When Prowse said he was 6'6, he prolly gave himself an inch. I belive he was 6'5 in his prime, maybe 6'6. Now looks 6'1 to 6'2 with rob. Thats alot of height loss.
Still cant get over how big the guys hands are, Looks like a catcher's mit on Rob's shoulder.
Anonymous said on 5/Dec/08
The other website merely says "David Prowse is 6'5" or so in real life I
believe", so does not claim to be an authority.
As to other celebrities losing a lot of height, in the authorised biography of Alistair Cooke ('America', 'Masterpiece Theatre' etc) it states that he went from 6'1" in his prime to around 5'7" in his nineties - and that having been a tall man for most of his life he really disliked how much height he had lost.
The other website merely says "David Prowse is 6'5" or so in real life I
believe", so does not claim to be an authority.
As to other celebrities losing a lot of height, in the authorised biography of Alistair Cooke ('America', 'Masterpiece Theatre' etc) it states that he went from 6'1" in his prime to around 5'7" in his nineties - and that having been a tall man for most of his life he really disliked how much height he had lost.
Big King said on 4/Dec/08
I found another website where it is written that prowse was 6'5". Click Here
I found another website where it is written that prowse was 6'5". Click Here
lillo thomas said on 4/Dec/08
yep Darth Vader is supposed to be 6-7 in helmet so david prowse was around 6-5 barefoot peak 6-5.5 max.
yep Darth Vader is supposed to be 6-7 in helmet so david prowse was around 6-5 barefoot peak 6-5.5 max.
Big King said on 3/Dec/08
The original Darth Vader has been described as 6'7 1/2" (2,02 m) and if Vader is that tall with his shoes and helmet then the actor Dave Prowse has to be 6'6" at his peak but I would say that his peak height was more 6'5" like.
The original Darth Vader has been described as 6'7 1/2" (2,02 m) and if Vader is that tall with his shoes and helmet then the actor Dave Prowse has to be 6'6" at his peak but I would say that his peak height was more 6'5" like.
Hugh said on 2/Dec/08
hmmmm. Looking at recent photos of him he looks 6ft3-6ft3.5 range these days.
hmmmm. Looking at recent photos of him he looks 6ft3-6ft3.5 range these days.
adam said on 13/Nov/08
His torso looks shorter than Rob`s yet his legs look extremelly long!!! No doubts he has lost a lot of height from his upper body. I can easily buy 6-6 peak.
His torso looks shorter than Rob`s yet his legs look extremelly long!!! No doubts he has lost a lot of height from his upper body. I can easily buy 6-6 peak.
Anonymous3 said on 11/Nov/08
This is one massive man!
This is one massive man!
trueheight said on 11/Nov/08
he certainly has the noggin of a giant, seems like all that weightlifting was not kind to his spine.
he certainly has the noggin of a giant, seems like all that weightlifting was not kind to his spine.
flash_of_eden said on 11/Nov/08
rob wears awesome sweatshirts.
rob wears awesome sweatshirts.
adam said on 11/Nov/08
Oh, it wasn`t Rob. amit, thank you. My bad...
And Clint has lost a lot of height too! Around 4 inches, I`d say.
Oh, it wasn`t Rob. amit, thank you. My bad...
And Clint has lost a lot of height too! Around 4 inches, I`d say.
adam said on 11/Nov/08
Julia Child, yes... Thank you, Rob. It`s hard to believe that anyone would have lost more than 5 whole inches!
Julia Child, yes... Thank you, Rob. It`s hard to believe that anyone would have lost more than 5 whole inches!
lillo thomas said on 11/Nov/08
4 inch height loss is a huge height loss even 3 inches is a huge height loss.
In my opinion dave was 6-5 tops peak . He don't seem taller than 6-5 on darth vader suit.
4 inch height loss is a huge height loss even 3 inches is a huge height loss.
In my opinion dave was 6-5 tops peak . He don't seem taller than 6-5 on darth vader suit.
Big King said on 11/Nov/08
adam, Hulk Hogan has lost almost 4 inches too. And 6'6 1/2" sounds right for Dave's peak height.
adam, Hulk Hogan has lost almost 4 inches too. And 6'6 1/2" sounds right for Dave's peak height.
adam said on 11/Nov/08
The man has claimed 6-6 and 6-7. He was listed as 6-6
The man has claimed 6-6 and 6-7. He was listed as 6-6
glenn said on 11/Nov/08
geez this guy shrunk.rob do you think this guy would be nice to me on the street or would he be the grouchy wookie peter mayhew was to me?.i would want him for clockwork orange as well.
Editor Rob
geez this guy shrunk.rob do you think this guy would be nice to me on the street or would he be the grouchy wookie peter mayhew was to me?.i would want him for clockwork orange as well.
Editor Rob he struggles to walk at any speed and I've seen him using crutches, I think it'd be rare to see him on streets. He is pleasant at conventions, that's all I know.
Jordan said on 10/Nov/08
He has a full head of hair still, amazing for someone in his 70's.
He has a full head of hair still, amazing for someone in his 70's.
Mattiew_- said on 10/Nov/08
I don't think this guy was under 6'5
Come on , look at the length of his legs ... He was at least 6'5 in his prime for sure .
Could easily have been 6'6 IMO
I don't think this guy was under 6'5
Come on , look at the length of his legs ... He was at least 6'5 in his prime for sure .
Could easily have been 6'6 IMO
Alex said on 10/Nov/08
I would say more 6'1 in the picture with Rob. This guy has lost 4-5 inches during his life? Thats a lot
I would say more 6'1 in the picture with Rob. This guy has lost 4-5 inches during his life? Thats a lot
Markus said on 10/Nov/08
Looks like mighty Darth Vader lost a lot of height indeed...still the Force is strong in him! 6'2" max in this pic. Notice the size of his hands....
Looks like mighty Darth Vader lost a lot of height indeed...still the Force is strong in him! 6'2" max in this pic. Notice the size of his hands....
Jordan said on 10/Nov/08
His hands are Huge, coudnt help but notice his hand on Rob's shoulder looks like a cathcher's mit, Dam Rob what did that feel like ?
Editor Rob
His hands are Huge, coudnt help but notice his hand on Rob's shoulder looks like a cathcher's mit, Dam Rob what did that feel like ?
Editor Rob I wasn't aware of that until I shook his hand, it is pretty big.
Jordan said on 10/Nov/08
Easy 5 inches between Rob and Dave. Could be a Solid 6'2 here, which would be a 4 inch height lose. I still think he was around the 6'5 mark in 1977, but maybe 6'6 peak when he was in his 20's or so.
Easy 5 inches between Rob and Dave. Could be a Solid 6'2 here, which would be a 4 inch height lose. I still think he was around the 6'5 mark in 1977, but maybe 6'6 peak when he was in his 20's or so.
Brad said on 10/Nov/08
He's losing his height. He was 6' 3" plus regular shoes, I was 6' 7" in shoes at a Ray Courts show a few years ago. Believe he lost 4", he did. He was a legit 6' 6" in '76.
He's losing his height. He was 6' 3" plus regular shoes, I was 6' 7" in shoes at a Ray Courts show a few years ago. Believe he lost 4", he did. He was a legit 6' 6" in '76.
thekiddd said on 10/Nov/08
There will always be the exception Hugh. But it is unusual I agree.
There will always be the exception Hugh. But it is unusual I agree.
Big King said on 10/Nov/08
Prowse has still a big head. So his 6'6" to 6'7" claimings in his prime could be right.
Prowse has still a big head. So his 6'6" to 6'7" claimings in his prime could be right.
Hugh said on 10/Nov/08
6ft6 to 6ft2! I do not beleive that in a million years!
6ft6 to 6ft2! I do not beleive that in a million years!
miko said on 10/Nov/08
Severe height loss. Could still be 6"2.5-6"3 if he forced his posture.
Severe height loss. Could still be 6"2.5-6"3 if he forced his posture.
adam said on 10/Nov/08
Look at that! His legs look extremelly long and on the other hand -his torso looks short. He has lost a lot of height, no doubts.
Look at that! His legs look extremelly long and on the other hand -his torso looks short. He has lost a lot of height, no doubts.
Dr. D said on 10/Nov/08
10 of height loss?? is that healthy? I mean that really is a lot
10 of height loss?? is that healthy? I mean that really is a lot
el toppo said on 7/Nov/08
hi rob, where can we see the photo of you and prowse?
Editor Rob
hi rob, where can we see the photo of you and prowse?
Editor Rob later this month.
Ange said on 19/Oct/08
I hear so many differing things about him ranging from 6'7 to 6'0. I'm sorry to hear his health is not good. He was a fine Vader. Usually I try to say something snappy, but actually this was the first I heard about his health and it saddened. I'm a big SW nerd.
I hear so many differing things about him ranging from 6'7 to 6'0. I'm sorry to hear his health is not good. He was a fine Vader. Usually I try to say something snappy, but actually this was the first I heard about his health and it saddened. I'm a big SW nerd.
Big King said on 8/Oct/08
Jordan, some people are also downgrading their heights for at least one inch, you know? Maybe Dave was one of them. Many people don't wanna be tall so that's the reason why they are downgrading their heights. But I've the same opinion as you. I also doubt that Prowse was above 6'6" in his prime. I always thought that Prowse was 6'5". And you're also right if you believe that Prowse is an inch shorter than Kevin Sorbo. I saw a photo of them standing beside. There was really about an inch height difference. If Sorbo is at least 6'3" then Prowse is 6'2 1/2" nowadays. In this case, Rob is right with his height estimation for David Prowse.
Jordan, some people are also downgrading their heights for at least one inch, you know? Maybe Dave was one of them. Many people don't wanna be tall so that's the reason why they are downgrading their heights. But I've the same opinion as you. I also doubt that Prowse was above 6'6" in his prime. I always thought that Prowse was 6'5". And you're also right if you believe that Prowse is an inch shorter than Kevin Sorbo. I saw a photo of them standing beside. There was really about an inch height difference. If Sorbo is at least 6'3" then Prowse is 6'2 1/2" nowadays. In this case, Rob is right with his height estimation for David Prowse.
Jordan said on 8/Oct/08
Dave Prowse himself stated he was 6'6 in a interview. This was back in the early 70's I Belive, so he was never 6'8 and prolly not even 6'7. If so then why would he say 6'6 ?
Dave Prowse himself stated he was 6'6 in a interview. This was back in the early 70's I Belive, so he was never 6'8 and prolly not even 6'7. If so then why would he say 6'6 ?
Dave said on 7/Oct/08
Alot of people are talking about pictures, film, and such, but it is incredibly difficult to tell height from pictures. You have no way of knowing how the people are standing unless it's a full shot and even then the camera angle makes a difference. I am 6'5" and my brother is 6'8". Last I saw David in person was in the late '90s. He was already walking with a cane and my brother and I walked right past him as he was standing at a table signing autographs. He was about my brother's height at that time, perhaps a little shorter. He had already had at least one surgery and he was still taller than I. That should really end the conversation about whether he was ever 6'7". He was at least 6'7".
Alot of people are talking about pictures, film, and such, but it is incredibly difficult to tell height from pictures. You have no way of knowing how the people are standing unless it's a full shot and even then the camera angle makes a difference. I am 6'5" and my brother is 6'8". Last I saw David in person was in the late '90s. He was already walking with a cane and my brother and I walked right past him as he was standing at a table signing autographs. He was about my brother's height at that time, perhaps a little shorter. He had already had at least one surgery and he was still taller than I. That should really end the conversation about whether he was ever 6'7". He was at least 6'7".
miko said on 4/Oct/08
Rob, this is proof that - in extreme cases, massive height loss can take place.
Rob, this is proof that - in extreme cases, massive height loss can take place.
Jordan said on 3/Oct/08
Yeah Rob, Cool that you met him. I belive he is a good 6'2 nowadays like i mentioned below, but no way do i Think he was 6'6 or 6'7 for his prime. He coudnt have lost 4 or 5 inches right?
Editor Rob
Yeah Rob, Cool that you met him. I belive he is a good 6'2 nowadays like i mentioned below, but no way do i Think he was 6'6 or 6'7 for his prime. He coudnt have lost 4 or 5 inches right?
Editor Rob I think he's lost about 4, all the things and actually seeing his upper body and when he was trying to stand tall for the photoshoots with people...fair play to him, he could have just sat on a chair.
Jordan said on 26/Sep/08
Prowse is not close to 6'5 nowadays. He was an inch shorter than 6'3 Kevin Sorbo. I give him 6'5 for prime height, and about 6'2 nowadays.
Editor Rob
Prowse is not close to 6'5 nowadays. He was an inch shorter than 6'3 Kevin Sorbo. I give him 6'5 for prime height, and about 6'2 nowadays.
Editor Rob he is a good 6ft 2, in August I managed to get a photo with him and saw how he has built up sneaker because one leg is shorter. He has lost a lot of height in his back aswell.
Big King said on 26/Sep/08
Well, ok, I don't think that Prowse is still 6'5" nowadays, maybe in 1997. Today he might appear being 6'3" tall.
Well, ok, I don't think that Prowse is still 6'5" nowadays, maybe in 1997. Today he might appear being 6'3" tall.
Big King said on 20/Sep/08
Atlanta, if Prowse was definitely bigger than your 6'3" dad then I guess Prowse could hit 6'5" nowadays.
Atlanta, if Prowse was definitely bigger than your 6'3" dad then I guess Prowse could hit 6'5" nowadays.
Atalanta said on 17/Sep/08
When I got my pic with him at a creation con, I have a "deer in headlights" look on my face because when he put his hand on my shoulder, I was not expecting something so massive. Comparatively, I am a petite 5'10". My dad is 6'3" and he was most definitely bigger than my dad.
When I got my pic with him at a creation con, I have a "deer in headlights" look on my face because when he put his hand on my shoulder, I was not expecting something so massive. Comparatively, I am a petite 5'10". My dad is 6'3" and he was most definitely bigger than my dad.
Big King said on 4/Sep/08
Steve, the other explanation is that Dave was 6'7" with shoes. That's why he said that he was 6'7" when he played Darth Vader.
Steve, the other explanation is that Dave was 6'7" with shoes. That's why he said that he was 6'7" when he played Darth Vader.
King said on 29/Aug/08
David was never 6'7" because he already admited his height as 6'6" on a YouTube video, posted by Jordan. I think, the problem is solved.
David was never 6'7" because he already admited his height as 6'6" on a YouTube video, posted by Jordan. I think, the problem is solved.
Steve said on 5/Jul/08
Yes,you're right Chaz,I've just read an article that said Prowse had suffered from arthritis when he was 13 years old,due to his arthritis he has shrinked and by his early forties he was shorter than his peak height,and if he was 6'6.5"(199cm) in his mid and late thirties he could have been 6'7"(201cm) in twenties or even early thirties.That's the explanation.
Yes,you're right Chaz,I've just read an article that said Prowse had suffered from arthritis when he was 13 years old,due to his arthritis he has shrinked and by his early forties he was shorter than his peak height,and if he was 6'6.5"(199cm) in his mid and late thirties he could have been 6'7"(201cm) in twenties or even early thirties.That's the explanation.
Chaz said on 18/Jun/08
The truble with your 1977,hey day Ed(1)is Prowse was 42,and allready had arthritis,his real hey day was 1962-68,when he was British Weightlifting champ,and world Caber tossing champ,that's what he blames his bad hips on,his true peak height was 6'6.5''.
The truble with your 1977,hey day Ed(1)is Prowse was 42,and allready had arthritis,his real hey day was 1962-68,when he was British Weightlifting champ,and world Caber tossing champ,that's what he blames his bad hips on,his true peak height was 6'6.5''.
Ed(1) said on 7/Jun/08
I stll think Prowse was no more then 6ft4.5-6ft5 tops in his hey day! Just look at the premiere pic Jordan posted of him with Harrison Ford(6ft1) back in 1977. There he looks to have about 3-maybe 4 inches tops on Ford. I'm sure if the angle was shifted it would be more apparent. The 6ft6 and 6ft7 claims sound like the usual body builder exaggerations!
Another one who exaggerates is Peter Mayhew(Chewbacca), just look at that pic of him next to Prowse and Ford, and it's obvious he was never 7ft3-7ft4 like he claimed! When I saw him in 2002 he was 6ft11 tops. What did he lose 5 inches too? LOL
I stll think Prowse was no more then 6ft4.5-6ft5 tops in his hey day! Just look at the premiere pic Jordan posted of him with Harrison Ford(6ft1) back in 1977. There he looks to have about 3-maybe 4 inches tops on Ford. I'm sure if the angle was shifted it would be more apparent. The 6ft6 and 6ft7 claims sound like the usual body builder exaggerations!
Another one who exaggerates is Peter Mayhew(Chewbacca), just look at that pic of him next to Prowse and Ford, and it's obvious he was never 7ft3-7ft4 like he claimed! When I saw him in 2002 he was 6ft11 tops. What did he lose 5 inches too? LOL
Jordan said on 6/Jun/08
See Bulloch said he is 6'0 himself and he lists it on his myspace so I cant buy 6'1 especially when Rob said he was 5'11. Vader's boots also have more of a heel than Fett's I belive.
See Bulloch said he is 6'0 himself and he lists it on his myspace so I cant buy 6'1 especially when Rob said he was 5'11. Vader's boots also have more of a heel than Fett's I belive.
Steve said on 6/Jun/08
Of course,Vaders helmet gives more height than Fetts helmet,its obvious.And even without helmet Prowse looks about 5 inches taller.Bulloch is always listed as 6'1",and I strongly believe he is,cause he doesnt look less than 6'1" standing next to David.
That picture is not good for judging about Davids height.Saw that pictue and many others from better angles where I saw that Prowse has 5 inches on Harrison Ford,but Peter Mayhew is listed as 7'3" and he doesnt that tall on that picture.
Lee looks much taller than Cushing who is 6'0",and he is probably 6'5" on that picture but no way he was taller Dave.
Of course,Vaders helmet gives more height than Fetts helmet,its obvious.And even without helmet Prowse looks about 5 inches taller.Bulloch is always listed as 6'1",and I strongly believe he is,cause he doesnt look less than 6'1" standing next to David.
That picture is not good for judging about Davids height.Saw that pictue and many others from better angles where I saw that Prowse has 5 inches on Harrison Ford,but Peter Mayhew is listed as 7'3" and he doesnt that tall on that picture.
Lee looks much taller than Cushing who is 6'0",and he is probably 6'5" on that picture but no way he was taller Dave.
Jordan said on 5/Jun/08
Dave Prowse vs. Christopher Lee
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Lee might have been as tall as 6'5 in his younger years and they both look to stack up evenly with Cushing in both of those photos but Prowse has the Helmet on, so its possible that Lee might have been taller.
Dave Prowse vs. Christopher Lee
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Lee might have been as tall as 6'5 in his younger years and they both look to stack up evenly with Cushing in both of those photos but Prowse has the Helmet on, so its possible that Lee might have been taller.
Jordan said on 5/Jun/08
Rob this pic blows my mind.
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Dave is the one with the Glasses and the real tall one is Peter Mayhew. I thought at first the tall one was Dave but he is the glasses guy looking only 2 to 3 inches taller then 6'1 tops ford.
Rob this pic blows my mind.
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Dave is the one with the Glasses and the real tall one is Peter Mayhew. I thought at first the tall one was Dave but he is the glasses guy looking only 2 to 3 inches taller then 6'1 tops ford.
Jordan said on 5/Jun/08
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Keep in mind:
1. Bulloch has said he is 6'0 himself and rob has said he looked 5'11 so I dont think Bulloch is a full 6'1.
2. Vader's helmet gives him more height than the fett helmet, so even though bulloch may be 6'1 in his armor, Prowse's helmet gives more height anyway.
3. There looks like 5 inches between them but when you take into account that Bulloch is more like 6'0 and Vader's helemt gives him more of a boost I would guess Dave at 6'4 in 1980.
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Keep in mind:
1. Bulloch has said he is 6'0 himself and rob has said he looked 5'11 so I dont think Bulloch is a full 6'1.
2. Vader's helmet gives him more height than the fett helmet, so even though bulloch may be 6'1 in his armor, Prowse's helmet gives more height anyway.
3. There looks like 5 inches between them but when you take into account that Bulloch is more like 6'0 and Vader's helemt gives him more of a boost I would guess Dave at 6'4 in 1980.
Jordan said on 5/Jun/08
yeah, i checked again 20 stone is 280lbs.
I think Rob said bulloch was 5'10 when he met him. Its on the Bulloch page but in his helmet I think Jeremy would be around 6'0 at least.
yeah, i checked again 20 stone is 280lbs.
I think Rob said bulloch was 5'10 when he met him. Its on the Bulloch page but in his helmet I think Jeremy would be around 6'0 at least.
Steve said on 5/Jun/08
I think Bulloch was 6'1"(185cm) without a doubt because he wasnt so much shorter than Dave who is supposed to be around 6'6" on that picture,and if Bulloch was 6'1" on that picture that would make Prowse 6'6".
The same picture with Alec Guinness I saw,and you can see he is clearly almost for head taller than him,so 6'6" undoubtfuly.
Well he really looked huge and massive on that picture,but I cant judge about his height from that picture.Do you may be know Jordan what was his peak weight?
He is always listed as 265 lbs(120kg),but than you say 19 stone (266lbs) and than he might have been 20 stone,how much lbs is 20 stone?
I have already seen that video before.That what he stated doesnt mean that his peak height wasnt 6'7".He stated 6'6" probably because he had shrunk from 6'7" to 6'6".That doesnt rules him being 6'7".
Thanks for posting those pics Jordan.
I think Bulloch was 6'1"(185cm) without a doubt because he wasnt so much shorter than Dave who is supposed to be around 6'6" on that picture,and if Bulloch was 6'1" on that picture that would make Prowse 6'6".
The same picture with Alec Guinness I saw,and you can see he is clearly almost for head taller than him,so 6'6" undoubtfuly.
Well he really looked huge and massive on that picture,but I cant judge about his height from that picture.Do you may be know Jordan what was his peak weight?
He is always listed as 265 lbs(120kg),but than you say 19 stone (266lbs) and than he might have been 20 stone,how much lbs is 20 stone?
I have already seen that video before.That what he stated doesnt mean that his peak height wasnt 6'7".He stated 6'6" probably because he had shrunk from 6'7" to 6'6".That doesnt rules him being 6'7".
Thanks for posting those pics Jordan.
Jordan said on 4/Jun/08
Here is the original Vidoe i sent rob in which he mentions up on the top.
Dave States he is 6'6, so he def not 6'7.
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Here is the original Vidoe i sent rob in which he mentions up on the top.
Dave States he is 6'6, so he def not 6'7.
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Jordan said on 4/Jun/08
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Keep in Mind that Vader's boots give him more height and Bulloch(Fet) though listed at 6'1 looked more 5'11 according to Rob.
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Keep in Mind that Vader's boots give him more height and Bulloch(Fet) though listed at 6'1 looked more 5'11 according to Rob.
Steve said on 22/May/08
What is billed height?
What is billed height?
sf said on 20/May/08
Jason - exactly. "Sensible weightlifting." Meaning, proper weightlifting done with, overall, proper form.
Sadly, and I say this from 23 years' experience, most guys don't lift correctly, even champion bodybuilders. I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all, when I say that, but it's true. I see guys in the gym just killing themselves (including a former Mr. Iowa), doing jerky movements, putting on too much weight, etc, etc, only because they are young and stupid and just want to impress everyone. Want to impress everyone and show how much them can lift, etc. They just want to get "huge", while they continually rip up their bodies and do damage to them.
Correct weightliting results in better posture, denser bones, stronger bones, more supported bones, and stronger muscles. Even squats don't shrink you like everyone loves to say. But, they can be hugely damaging if done incorrectly and "over the top". They will kill your back, among other things. do them correctly, without always killing yourself, and you've got stronger legs, denser bones, and you actually stretch out your back.
Jason - exactly. "Sensible weightlifting." Meaning, proper weightlifting done with, overall, proper form.
Sadly, and I say this from 23 years' experience, most guys don't lift correctly, even champion bodybuilders. I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all, when I say that, but it's true. I see guys in the gym just killing themselves (including a former Mr. Iowa), doing jerky movements, putting on too much weight, etc, etc, only because they are young and stupid and just want to impress everyone. Want to impress everyone and show how much them can lift, etc. They just want to get "huge", while they continually rip up their bodies and do damage to them.
Correct weightliting results in better posture, denser bones, stronger bones, more supported bones, and stronger muscles. Even squats don't shrink you like everyone loves to say. But, they can be hugely damaging if done incorrectly and "over the top". They will kill your back, among other things. do them correctly, without always killing yourself, and you've got stronger legs, denser bones, and you actually stretch out your back.
Jordan said on 19/May/08
The thing is Steve, that the famous fett facing off with Vader photo has Prowse 3 inches taller than 6'1 Guy (Forget his Name) that Played Jango fett and in alot of other scenes he shouls look much taller then Princess Leia (5'0) if he was 6'7. I will try to round up the photos that I posted her once showing the cast of Star Wars in offscrren photos. Give me like a day and ill get them back up here.
The thing is Steve, that the famous fett facing off with Vader photo has Prowse 3 inches taller than 6'1 Guy (Forget his Name) that Played Jango fett and in alot of other scenes he shouls look much taller then Princess Leia (5'0) if he was 6'7. I will try to round up the photos that I posted her once showing the cast of Star Wars in offscrren photos. Give me like a day and ill get them back up here.
Steve said on 19/May/08
I dont think so Jordan.After his first surgery he was 6'5"(196cm),and that surgery was before Star Wars.So he could only have been taller than 6'5",and thats why I think he was 6'6"(198cm) in Star Wars.
I dont think so Jordan.After his first surgery he was 6'5"(196cm),and that surgery was before Star Wars.So he could only have been taller than 6'5",and thats why I think he was 6'6"(198cm) in Star Wars.
Jordan said on 18/May/08
Well i provied a quote that had dave daying he was 6'6 and Rob shows that on the page so that rules out him being 6'7, And if he was 6'6 it wasnt in Star Wars casue he looked alot shorter than that there.
Well i provied a quote that had dave daying he was 6'6 and Rob shows that on the page so that rules out him being 6'7, And if he was 6'6 it wasnt in Star Wars casue he looked alot shorter than that there.
Steve said on 18/May/08
So whats your point Jason?
So whats your point Jason?
Jason said on 17/May/08
sf says on 16/May/08
''Shrinking from weightlifting is a myth. After 23 years of continued lifting, I am not shorter now, than I was at 19. In fact, weightlifting, done correctly, reinforces your height and stature because the muscle reinforce your skeletal structure. That's a fact. More muscle, stronger skeleton. Also, continued weightlifting results in DENSER bones, which, again, makes them stronger.''
Sensible weight-lifting, sure. Over-the-top weight-lifting, I'd have to disagree. There's no way that's good for you. I also distinctly remember seeing a study a few years back (haven't been able to find it again so far) which resulted in about 50% of the subjects (young - 20's/30's - heavy weight-lifters) showing the first signs of one type of bone degeneration.
sf says on 16/May/08
''Shrinking from weightlifting is a myth. After 23 years of continued lifting, I am not shorter now, than I was at 19. In fact, weightlifting, done correctly, reinforces your height and stature because the muscle reinforce your skeletal structure. That's a fact. More muscle, stronger skeleton. Also, continued weightlifting results in DENSER bones, which, again, makes them stronger.''
Sensible weight-lifting, sure. Over-the-top weight-lifting, I'd have to disagree. There's no way that's good for you. I also distinctly remember seeing a study a few years back (haven't been able to find it again so far) which resulted in about 50% of the subjects (young - 20's/30's - heavy weight-lifters) showing the first signs of one type of bone degeneration.
elio said on 17/May/08
well said sf. I'm a little tired of people jumping to conclusions when weightlifters lose height as they age.
well said sf. I'm a little tired of people jumping to conclusions when weightlifters lose height as they age.
Genny said on 17/May/08
Dave Prowse has suffered from severe arthritis for years. he was as several science fiction cons about 20 years ago and he talked with a group of us and chatted for ages at three, cons. Nice bloke.He was easily three inches taller than my ex who is 6ft 2.There's no way, he was only 6ft 4.
Dave Prowse has suffered from severe arthritis for years. he was as several science fiction cons about 20 years ago and he talked with a group of us and chatted for ages at three, cons. Nice bloke.He was easily three inches taller than my ex who is 6ft 2.There's no way, he was only 6ft 4.
Jordan said on 16/May/08
Glenn, On the Malcolm page Rob shows a quote of McDowell saying he is 5'8.5...SO my estimate was closer than yours.
Glenn, On the Malcolm page Rob shows a quote of McDowell saying he is 5'8.5...SO my estimate was closer than yours.
sf said on 16/May/08
Shrinking from weightlifting is a myth. After 23 years of continued lifting, I am not shorter now, than I was at 19. In fact, weightlifting, done correctly, reinforces your height and stature because the muscle reinforce your skeletal structure. That's a fact. More muscle, stronger skeleton. Also, continued weightlifting results in DENSER bones, which, again, makes them stronger.
Shrinking from weightlifting is a myth. After 23 years of continued lifting, I am not shorter now, than I was at 19. In fact, weightlifting, done correctly, reinforces your height and stature because the muscle reinforce your skeletal structure. That's a fact. More muscle, stronger skeleton. Also, continued weightlifting results in DENSER bones, which, again, makes them stronger.
glenn said on 16/May/08
im aware of that jordan,but someone else here backed me that he was 5-9ish.i dont believe he is a low as 5-8.5.maybe a height when he was younger or late at night.when he wakes he is 5-9 5-9.5 is my guess.
im aware of that jordan,but someone else here backed me that he was 5-9ish.i dont believe he is a low as 5-8.5.maybe a height when he was younger or late at night.when he wakes he is 5-9 5-9.5 is my guess.
Jordan said on 16/May/08
Actually i think Malcom stated he was 5'8.5 in a Interview. It might be on his height page on this site.
Actually i think Malcom stated he was 5'8.5 in a Interview. It might be on his height page on this site.
Steve said on 16/May/08
Jordan is right,before weightlifting,in his youth he was definetely taller.So I think 6'7"(201cm) was his peak.(I dont know where or why did he state he was 6'8"?)
Jordan is right,before weightlifting,in his youth he was definetely taller.So I think 6'7"(201cm) was his peak.(I dont know where or why did he state he was 6'8"?)
glenn said on 15/May/08
so you know for a fact that malcom was or is 5-8? thats absurd.i have a photo with him and he was a least 5-9.5.if not 5-10.maybe i was 5-7 then,but that would make malcom 5-9 at worst.i dont think he wore lifts.
so you know for a fact that malcom was or is 5-8? thats absurd.i have a photo with him and he was a least 5-9.5.if not 5-10.maybe i was 5-7 then,but that would make malcom 5-9 at worst.i dont think he wore lifts.
Jordan said on 15/May/08
well in CLockwork Oranage he had 8 inches on 5'8 McDowell and that was in 1973 making him around 6'4 in that time, but yeah he could have been taller before all the weighlifting. I just never saw him before a Clockwork Orange.
well in CLockwork Oranage he had 8 inches on 5'8 McDowell and that was in 1973 making him around 6'4 in that time, but yeah he could have been taller before all the weighlifting. I just never saw him before a Clockwork Orange.
Steve said on 15/May/08
As a result of weightlifting he had lost several inches,and I would say his peak height was 6'7"(201cm),why would he be listed as 6'7" if he wasnt.I dont think he was 6'7" in Darth Vader suit,but he was undoubtfuly 6'6"(198cm),he was almost for whole head taller than Alec Guinness who is 5'10"(178cm).
As a result of weightlifting he had lost several inches,and I would say his peak height was 6'7"(201cm),why would he be listed as 6'7" if he wasnt.I dont think he was 6'7" in Darth Vader suit,but he was undoubtfuly 6'6"(198cm),he was almost for whole head taller than Alec Guinness who is 5'10"(178cm).
Jason said on 12/May/08
I agree with you guys about Hogan being 6'4'' peak. Though, I think Prowse likely would have been 6'5''.
I agree with you guys about Hogan being 6'4'' peak. Though, I think Prowse likely would have been 6'5''.
Jordan said on 8/May/08
I agree Ola, My Uncle stood next to Hogan in an Airport in 1986 and was the same height as hogan. My Uncle is 6'4 by the way.
I agree Ola, My Uncle stood next to Hogan in an Airport in 1986 and was the same height as hogan. My Uncle is 6'4 by the way.
Lawrence said on 29/Apr/08
4 inches is nothing to lose,some people with osteoperosis can lose 14'' in height,my grandad was 5'6.5'' in 1939 in the army,but only 5'3'' in 1999 when he died aged 94,and it's very commone to lose at least 2'' when you have a hip replaced cos they have to put the now hip further down the femur cos the head has crumbled away.and it's not uncomman for giant's to lose over 10'' dew to scoliosis of the spine.and most people will lose 2'' with no medical problems at all,over there life's
4 inches is nothing to lose,some people with osteoperosis can lose 14'' in height,my grandad was 5'6.5'' in 1939 in the army,but only 5'3'' in 1999 when he died aged 94,and it's very commone to lose at least 2'' when you have a hip replaced cos they have to put the now hip further down the femur cos the head has crumbled away.and it's not uncomman for giant's to lose over 10'' dew to scoliosis of the spine.and most people will lose 2'' with no medical problems at all,over there life's
Socom said on 28/Apr/08
How can someone lose 4 inches?! I do not think this is scientifically possible without surgery. Nice research Rob. You are great at what you do.
How can someone lose 4 inches?! I do not think this is scientifically possible without surgery. Nice research Rob. You are great at what you do.
Lawrence said on 30/Mar/08
He was taller than 2 time worlds strongest man Geoff Capes in 1979 at the Bremar highland games,and capes is at least 6'5''and Prowse was at he's peak in 1962-4 when he was british weightlifting campe,I think he must of been 6'6.5'' back then.
He was taller than 2 time worlds strongest man Geoff Capes in 1979 at the Bremar highland games,and capes is at least 6'5''and Prowse was at he's peak in 1962-4 when he was british weightlifting campe,I think he must of been 6'6.5'' back then.
Lulman said on 24/Mar/08
Me too. Prowse was definitely at 6'5". I would pay for that.
Me too. Prowse was definitely at 6'5". I would pay for that.
Jordan said on 21/Mar/08
I disagree that Dave was ever 6'6 or 6'7. He had 3 inches on Harrison Ford back in 1977 photos. Ford is 6'1 tops and Dave had 4 inches on him. I think Dave's peak was 6'5.
I disagree that Dave was ever 6'6 or 6'7. He had 3 inches on Harrison Ford back in 1977 photos. Ford is 6'1 tops and Dave had 4 inches on him. I think Dave's peak was 6'5.
Menster said on 14/Mar/08
Just like Hulk Hogan. Hogan and Prowse, these two guys have lost lots of inches. Hogan could be 6'4" while Prowse is 6'3" now. Their peak heights were also 6'6" to 6'7". They were having the same height and they lost several inches because of bad luck! Now I'm taller than them, I'm 6'6", easily two inches taller than Hulk and Dave!!
Just like Hulk Hogan. Hogan and Prowse, these two guys have lost lots of inches. Hogan could be 6'4" while Prowse is 6'3" now. Their peak heights were also 6'6" to 6'7". They were having the same height and they lost several inches because of bad luck! Now I'm taller than them, I'm 6'6", easily two inches taller than Hulk and Dave!!
supes78 said on 16/Feb/08
Jeez, this guy has lost a lot of height! Does he have some sort of degenerative disease or is this a result of all that weightlifting and possible steroid use?
Jeez, this guy has lost a lot of height! Does he have some sort of degenerative disease or is this a result of all that weightlifting and possible steroid use?
Ivan 6'2.25 said on 6/Feb/08
in benny hill show always had a head taller than benny hill
in benny hill show always had a head taller than benny hill
Jordan said on 29/Jan/08
Yes menster..I agree. If you look at my past posts I have said he doesnt look near 6'7 or even 6'6. In movies like Clock Work orange and Star Wars he looks 6'3 or 6'4, even in his prime.
Yes menster..I agree. If you look at my past posts I have said he doesnt look near 6'7 or even 6'6. In movies like Clock Work orange and Star Wars he looks 6'3 or 6'4, even in his prime.
Menster112 said on 15/Jan/08
Jordan, if Prowse is 6'7" tall, I'm 7 feet tall but in fact I'm only 6'6".
Jordan, if Prowse is 6'7" tall, I'm 7 feet tall but in fact I'm only 6'6".
LargeHill14 said on 11/Jan/08
Yes, I saw the picture of Jordan and David Prowse does look a legit 6'6" but not 6'7". The metric system would describe Prowse as a 1,97 metres tall man. He looks near 6'6" as mentioned.
Yes, I saw the picture of Jordan and David Prowse does look a legit 6'6" but not 6'7". The metric system would describe Prowse as a 1,97 metres tall man. He looks near 6'6" as mentioned.
Jordan said on 11/Jan/08
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Interesting he looks about 2-3 inches taller than 6'1 ford making him 6'4 tops. Thats assuming ford is 6'1. Dave looks smaller then 6'11 Mahew by about 6 inches. Carri Fisher is 5'0 and Dave does not look 6'7, maybe 6'4 to 6'5.
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Interesting he looks about 2-3 inches taller than 6'1 ford making him 6'4 tops. Thats assuming ford is 6'1. Dave looks smaller then 6'11 Mahew by about 6 inches. Carri Fisher is 5'0 and Dave does not look 6'7, maybe 6'4 to 6'5.
LargeHill14 said on 10/Jan/08
I still can't understand why David Prowse is often listed as 6'7". It's a lie! He is 6'5" at least, I would say 6'6" or even 6'6.5" was his peak height but not over. 6'7" is absolutely nonsense and he didn't look that tall in his heydays.
I still can't understand why David Prowse is often listed as 6'7". It's a lie! He is 6'5" at least, I would say 6'6" or even 6'6.5" was his peak height but not over. 6'7" is absolutely nonsense and he didn't look that tall in his heydays.
sf said on 9/Jan/08
That I can believe. Also, people seem confused how he can look so huge in Star Wars....big boots, big helmut, THE FORCE, you name it...
Editor Rob
That I can believe. Also, people seem confused how he can look so huge in Star Wars....big boots, big helmut, THE FORCE, you name it...
Editor Rob I seen him again 2 months ago, he's struggling with 2 sticks that day, 5 months earlier he was walking slowly mind you. Same with Richard Kiel, he was being wheeled about in a chair.
sf said on 9/Jan/08
That I can believe. Also, people seem confused how he can look so huge in Star Wars....big boots, big helmut, THE FORCE,
That I can believe. Also, people seem confused how he can look so huge in Star Wars....big boots, big helmut, THE FORCE,
Joshua said on 8/Jan/08
Well... Prowse has himself made an unofficial statement after interview that he really is "only" about 6`4
Well... Prowse has himself made an unofficial statement after interview that he really is "only" about 6`4
Jordan said on 29/Nov/07
DAm, one of the prevoius pics is by tri-pod, ill try to find another
DAm, one of the prevoius pics is by tri-pod, ill try to find another
Jordan said on 15/Oct/07
Rob, this is strange becasue Prowse looks a tad taller then 5'11-6'0 Peter cushing in this pic Click Here
Here is how someone who is 6'4-6'5 should look next to cushing. Read down in the article and it shows 6'5 Lee with Cushing, making for a larger height difference than when Cushing was with Prowse.
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Rob, I am utterly confused on Prowse, he looks 6'1 in that pic with cushing, yet that cant be the truth.
Rob, this is strange becasue Prowse looks a tad taller then 5'11-6'0 Peter cushing in this pic Click Here
Here is how someone who is 6'4-6'5 should look next to cushing. Read down in the article and it shows 6'5 Lee with Cushing, making for a larger height difference than when Cushing was with Prowse.
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Rob, I am utterly confused on Prowse, he looks 6'1 in that pic with cushing, yet that cant be the truth.
Jordan said on 25/Jul/07
Supes78, prolly a combation of those things you just said and he got mutiple hip operations, so that contributed as well.
Supes78, prolly a combation of those things you just said and he got mutiple hip operations, so that contributed as well.
supes78 said on 2/Jul/07
Jeez. This is some extreme height loss. I wonder if this has to do with all those years of bodybuilding or if it's something genetic.
Jeez. This is some extreme height loss. I wonder if this has to do with all those years of bodybuilding or if it's something genetic.
Jordan said on 1/Jul/07
Yeah Rob and he is stated claiming he is 6'6, than 6'7 and even 6'8 and the description in the video says that he always states differerent heights. There is even someone on the YOutube Video that posted he was shorter than 6'7 in one of the comments. He is one of the Strangest guys to peg.
Yeah Rob and he is stated claiming he is 6'6, than 6'7 and even 6'8 and the description in the video says that he always states differerent heights. There is even someone on the YOutube Video that posted he was shorter than 6'7 in one of the comments. He is one of the Strangest guys to peg.
Jordan said on 30/Jun/07
Thanx Rob. I guess this defenetly rules out a 6'7 claim since he himself says he is 6'6. I honestly think he could still be bulking it up a little even with the 6'6 claim.
Editor Rob
Thanx Rob. I guess this defenetly rules out a 6'7 claim since he himself says he is 6'6. I honestly think he could still be bulking it up a little even with the 6'6 claim.
Editor Rob if you're going to give a height, be honest, because it looks foolish giving different heights.
Jordan said on 29/Jun/07
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This is Really interesting Rob
Editor Rob
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This is Really interesting Rob
Editor Rob I'll mention the 6-6 at top aswell.
Jordan said on 26/May/07
Kevin T, I have hayden at 6'0 and DAve at a pime 6'4 or 6'5. There is alot of evidence here on this site that conflicts with Dave Being 6'7, but it seems you suggest him at 6'6 which is also a possiblity, however I think he was 6'4 or 6'5 in his prime.
Kevin T, I have hayden at 6'0 and DAve at a pime 6'4 or 6'5. There is alot of evidence here on this site that conflicts with Dave Being 6'7, but it seems you suggest him at 6'6 which is also a possiblity, however I think he was 6'4 or 6'5 in his prime.
Kevin T said on 10/May/07
What was Lucas' explanation for the obvious discrepancy in the height of the actors who played Darth Vader? Even if the downgrade is accurate (and it could be--I have a theory that bodybuilders shrink more than ordinary people because of spinal stresses) Prowse was clearly six and a half feet tall in his costume. Christensen looks 6' 0" at most, and the padded shoulders don't make up any real difference.
What was Lucas' explanation for the obvious discrepancy in the height of the actors who played Darth Vader? Even if the downgrade is accurate (and it could be--I have a theory that bodybuilders shrink more than ordinary people because of spinal stresses) Prowse was clearly six and a half feet tall in his costume. Christensen looks 6' 0" at most, and the padded shoulders don't make up any real difference.
Anonymous said on 12/Apr/07
if u check out d photos of dave with other celebrities, u'll see dat he's next 2 lou ferrigno, who is 6'4", and dave appears to b at least an in ch or 2 shorter...hes def lost a few inches over d years
if u check out d photos of dave with other celebrities, u'll see dat he's next 2 lou ferrigno, who is 6'4", and dave appears to b at least an in ch or 2 shorter...hes def lost a few inches over d years
Jordan said on 11/Apr/07
I agree with the downgrade Rob. There is alot of evidence posted by myself and others that have Dave looking short of a prime 6'7.
I agree with the downgrade Rob. There is alot of evidence posted by myself and others that have Dave looking short of a prime 6'7.
Jordan said on 17/Feb/07
I agree with Sf
I agree with Sf
sf said on 16/Feb/07
Tall sightings, especially in Hollywood, are not that hard to come by. If someone suddenly looks 6'6" or 6'7" but in another picture looks 6'4", then the logical thing, usually is to go with the shorter heights. You can make anyone look any height in the movies. But, when you see candid photos, such as with Arnie or Sorbo, or when you see older movies when the star wasn't as famous or needed to be built up so much, to me, anyway, those are the evidence I'm going to use.
so, I guess what I'm saying is I dismiss many of the taller sightings in movies and stage photos, etc. The evidence clearly points to Prowse being no taller than 6'1" or 6'2" at the time - hard to beleive he lost 5 inches..probaly no taller than 6'4" or so at his prime.
Tall sightings, especially in Hollywood, are not that hard to come by. If someone suddenly looks 6'6" or 6'7" but in another picture looks 6'4", then the logical thing, usually is to go with the shorter heights. You can make anyone look any height in the movies. But, when you see candid photos, such as with Arnie or Sorbo, or when you see older movies when the star wasn't as famous or needed to be built up so much, to me, anyway, those are the evidence I'm going to use.
so, I guess what I'm saying is I dismiss many of the taller sightings in movies and stage photos, etc. The evidence clearly points to Prowse being no taller than 6'1" or 6'2" at the time - hard to beleive he lost 5 inches..probaly no taller than 6'4" or so at his prime.
Jordan said on 15/Feb/07
Oh oK rob, I had never seen the other pic at daves site in which Dave clearly is taller then glover. Thanks for posting it. If glover is 6'2, (6'1 in that pic because he is really old) then Dave heights could have been 6'6 in his prime. I must say out of all the celebs at this site, I belive that DAVe Prowse is one of the more difficult to peg.
Oh oK rob, I had never seen the other pic at daves site in which Dave clearly is taller then glover. Thanks for posting it. If glover is 6'2, (6'1 in that pic because he is really old) then Dave heights could have been 6'6 in his prime. I must say out of all the celebs at this site, I belive that DAVe Prowse is one of the more difficult to peg.
Jordan said on 13/Feb/07
Rob there is a Pic of Dave on the Julian Glover page and Dave looks the same height, maybe a little taller then Julian who is 6'2. DO you think it is possible that Dave was never more then 6'3?
Editor Rob
Rob there is a Pic of Dave on the Julian Glover page and Dave looks the same height, maybe a little taller then Julian who is 6'2. DO you think it is possible that Dave was never more then 6'3?
Editor Rob I do believe he has lost a solid 3 inches. 6ft 5 or 6 is only question, the true peak because now, in 2007 he could be no more 6ft 2. Although that Glover fellow was also on another pic on dave's site
Jordan said on 1/Feb/07
Yeah I agree Ed. 6'4-6'5 as a peak height seems to fit. I just dont know how this guy could have had a 2-3 inch boost on all his listings. I dont think he wore lifts so maybe he just lied like a rug. And yes he did have some wierd lookin shorts on in Clockwork Orange, but actually the whole dam movie is weird so he fits right in with his shorts.
Yeah I agree Ed. 6'4-6'5 as a peak height seems to fit. I just dont know how this guy could have had a 2-3 inch boost on all his listings. I dont think he wore lifts so maybe he just lied like a rug. And yes he did have some wierd lookin shorts on in Clockwork Orange, but actually the whole dam movie is weird so he fits right in with his shorts.
Jordan said on 31/Jan/07
Ed, I have been saying all along he does not look 6'6 or 6'7. I even mentenoned in one of my post on how the Vader helmet would give more then the fett helmet. I personally think he was never more 6'5 and could have possibly been 6'4.
Ed, I have been saying all along he does not look 6'6 or 6'7. I even mentenoned in one of my post on how the Vader helmet would give more then the fett helmet. I personally think he was never more 6'5 and could have possibly been 6'4.
Glenn said on 31/Jan/07
I know Ed.with his hooker shorts I thought he looked very much 6-5.
I know Ed.with his hooker shorts I thought he looked very much 6-5.
Ed said on 30/Jan/07
Jordan in regards to the Bulloch/Prowse pic I think the Vader costume is the culprit. With the cowboy style boots he wore(now redesigned to a more motorcycle style for Hayden Christensen), and the helmet I think Prowse got a boost of 3.5 -4 inches. 1.5-2 for the boots and 2 for the helmet. Add that to a 6ft4-6ft5 guy and he's now 6ft8-6ft9. Plus what Rob mentioned regarding Bulloch's height of 5ft11-6ft, add his boots and helmet which would put him between 6ft1-6ft2. Personally I see more like close to 8 inches between them, but the pic is a bit deceiving. Robin, you're right there is nothing simple about Prowse, and Glenn you saw it too then, Prowse was a beast in ACO, with some hilarious short shorts!
Jordan in regards to the Bulloch/Prowse pic I think the Vader costume is the culprit. With the cowboy style boots he wore(now redesigned to a more motorcycle style for Hayden Christensen), and the helmet I think Prowse got a boost of 3.5 -4 inches. 1.5-2 for the boots and 2 for the helmet. Add that to a 6ft4-6ft5 guy and he's now 6ft8-6ft9. Plus what Rob mentioned regarding Bulloch's height of 5ft11-6ft, add his boots and helmet which would put him between 6ft1-6ft2. Personally I see more like close to 8 inches between them, but the pic is a bit deceiving. Robin, you're right there is nothing simple about Prowse, and Glenn you saw it too then, Prowse was a beast in ACO, with some hilarious short shorts!
Jordan said on 30/Jan/07
No Dubt Dave is big, But there is alot of Evidence that Suggest he has blown his hieght up. Just read Robins post about Daves attitude. There is no doubt Dave is huge, I think more 6'4 or 6'5 as a prime height. In a Clockwork he appears huge because Malclm McDowell is only 5'8 1/2. And If you watch closely he only has 7 inches on Malcolm.
Here is some evidence that Dave is undoutibly huge in his prime. But Just not 6'6 or 6'7. Click Here
Also Compare Prowse with 5'11 Jeremy Bulloch in the pic i posted a few days ago. he doesnt have 7 inches on Jeremy either.
No Dubt Dave is big, But there is alot of Evidence that Suggest he has blown his hieght up. Just read Robins post about Daves attitude. There is no doubt Dave is huge, I think more 6'4 or 6'5 as a prime height. In a Clockwork he appears huge because Malclm McDowell is only 5'8 1/2. And If you watch closely he only has 7 inches on Malcolm.
Here is some evidence that Dave is undoutibly huge in his prime. But Just not 6'6 or 6'7. Click Here
Also Compare Prowse with 5'11 Jeremy Bulloch in the pic i posted a few days ago. he doesnt have 7 inches on Jeremy either.
Robin said on 30/Jan/07
Ya know, I have come to the conclusion that there is absolutely NOTHING simple about Dave Prowse.
Ya know, I have come to the conclusion that there is absolutely NOTHING simple about Dave Prowse.
Viper said on 30/Jan/07
Prowse is one of those guys that has a switch to be any height he wants, lol.
Prowse is one of those guys that has a switch to be any height he wants, lol.
marc gray said on 30/Jan/07
I HAVE READ ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT DAVES HEIGHT AND I GOT TO THINKING ABOUT THE BEVERLY HILLBILIES EPISODE THAT DAVE WAS IN AND IF YOU WATCH THE LAST PART OF THE EPISODE WHERE HE IS STANDING CLOSE TO JETHRO (MAX BAER)HE IS QUITE A BIT TALLER THAN JETHRO, AND I HAVE READ THAT MAX BAER WAS 6FT.4. SO THIS WOULD MAKE ME BELEIVE HE WAS AT LEAST 6FT.7 IN HIS PRIME.I BELEIVE THIS WAS FILMED IN 1968.I MET DAVE IN 1996 AND HE HAD JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL MAYBE A WEEK EARLIER FROM HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND WAS WALKING WITH CRUTCHES. ALSO HE LOOKED QUITE TALL IN THE MOVIE HAMMERHEAD.I STILL LIKE HIS APPEARANCE IN THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN.
I HAVE READ ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT DAVES HEIGHT AND I GOT TO THINKING ABOUT THE BEVERLY HILLBILIES EPISODE THAT DAVE WAS IN AND IF YOU WATCH THE LAST PART OF THE EPISODE WHERE HE IS STANDING CLOSE TO JETHRO (MAX BAER)HE IS QUITE A BIT TALLER THAN JETHRO, AND I HAVE READ THAT MAX BAER WAS 6FT.4. SO THIS WOULD MAKE ME BELEIVE HE WAS AT LEAST 6FT.7 IN HIS PRIME.I BELEIVE THIS WAS FILMED IN 1968.I MET DAVE IN 1996 AND HE HAD JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL MAYBE A WEEK EARLIER FROM HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND WAS WALKING WITH CRUTCHES. ALSO HE LOOKED QUITE TALL IN THE MOVIE HAMMERHEAD.I STILL LIKE HIS APPEARANCE IN THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN.
Jordan said on 29/Jan/07
I agree Ed, In the video i posted off Dave getting on the scale, he looked his biggest, 6'4-6'5. I dont know why he got the 6'7 listing as a body builder. Personally I dont think he was ever a true 6'6 or 6'7. He might not have even been 6'5 for all we know.
I agree Ed, In the video i posted off Dave getting on the scale, he looked his biggest, 6'4-6'5. I dont know why he got the 6'7 listing as a body builder. Personally I dont think he was ever a true 6'6 or 6'7. He might not have even been 6'5 for all we know.
Glenn said on 29/Jan/07
Yeah,I havent seen Clockwork in 5 years.but I remember him a monster too Ed.
Yeah,I havent seen Clockwork in 5 years.but I remember him a monster too Ed.
Jordan said on 29/Jan/07
Most of you know that Prowse trained Christopher Reeve to get bigger for Superman. What would be great is if we saw pics with them in it, Because Reeve is a tall man to. Reeve is 6'4, maybe 6'3.5 at the lowest so it would be great to see how he would look near Dave when he trained him for Superman.
Most of you know that Prowse trained Christopher Reeve to get bigger for Superman. What would be great is if we saw pics with them in it, Because Reeve is a tall man to. Reeve is 6'4, maybe 6'3.5 at the lowest so it would be great to see how he would look near Dave when he trained him for Superman.
Ed said on 29/Jan/07
Jordan, the only thing I can get out of the Arnold/Prowse pic is that maybe all the Arnold is 5ft11 comments is a bunch of nonsense. It really looks like Arnold was a good 6ft1 in his hey day, carrying through to that picture. If that's the case Arnold would be about 6ft2 plus in that photo w/shoes putting prowse about a 1 inch taller, but we can't really see how much Prowse might be slouching in that pic. With any pic I've ever taken w/ someone like that I'm always slouching a ton to fit into the frame w/ who ever is in the picture. If this is the case maybe Prowse was all of 6ft4 maybe 6ft4.5 in his hey day and down to about 6ft2plus in that pic, I'm not really quite sure when all of his surgeries started, so I don't know if the shrinkage applies to that pic, just spectulation on my part. It's possible I guess he could be only about 6ft1.5-6ft2 these days, having lost 2.5-3inches. With the Vader costume and boots he could have been 6ft4 barefoot and hovering near 6ft7 w/ the height of the helmet and hefty boot heels. Either way in the old video of him standing on the scale he looked massive, at least 6ft4-6ft5.
Jordan, the only thing I can get out of the Arnold/Prowse pic is that maybe all the Arnold is 5ft11 comments is a bunch of nonsense. It really looks like Arnold was a good 6ft1 in his hey day, carrying through to that picture. If that's the case Arnold would be about 6ft2 plus in that photo w/shoes putting prowse about a 1 inch taller, but we can't really see how much Prowse might be slouching in that pic. With any pic I've ever taken w/ someone like that I'm always slouching a ton to fit into the frame w/ who ever is in the picture. If this is the case maybe Prowse was all of 6ft4 maybe 6ft4.5 in his hey day and down to about 6ft2plus in that pic, I'm not really quite sure when all of his surgeries started, so I don't know if the shrinkage applies to that pic, just spectulation on my part. It's possible I guess he could be only about 6ft1.5-6ft2 these days, having lost 2.5-3inches. With the Vader costume and boots he could have been 6ft4 barefoot and hovering near 6ft7 w/ the height of the helmet and hefty boot heels. Either way in the old video of him standing on the scale he looked massive, at least 6ft4-6ft5.
Jordan said on 29/Jan/07
Also guys Rob Posted a nice pic of Prowse and Arnold. If Arnold is prolly 6'1, Dave looks 6'1.5 in the pic. I dont think Dave could have lost 5 inches of height. I would back 3 inches maybe. If he actually lost 5 inches then he would be around 6'6 for a prime height. The Kevin Sorbo pic also has him looking 6'1ish so if we can find how many inches he has lost, we can add that to his current height which looks to be 6'2 on a good day.
Also guys Rob Posted a nice pic of Prowse and Arnold. If Arnold is prolly 6'1, Dave looks 6'1.5 in the pic. I dont think Dave could have lost 5 inches of height. I would back 3 inches maybe. If he actually lost 5 inches then he would be around 6'6 for a prime height. The Kevin Sorbo pic also has him looking 6'1ish so if we can find how many inches he has lost, we can add that to his current height which looks to be 6'2 on a good day.
Jordan said on 29/Jan/07
Ed, I agree. Sometimes it seems that i'm arguing with myself on topics, one minute he will look 6'6, and they next he would look 6'3.5. So I am very stumped on this guys height. Robin said he has blown himeself up alot in interveiews, but why still would he have all the 6'7 listings. Your right Ed, b/c sometimes to me Dave will look diferent heights, the whole thing is bizarre really.
Robin, i have heard that also about Dave in interviews he can gey a little full of himself but he is still a great guy i suppose. Do you think that could be the reason his height maybe blown up?
Ed, I agree. Sometimes it seems that i'm arguing with myself on topics, one minute he will look 6'6, and they next he would look 6'3.5. So I am very stumped on this guys height. Robin said he has blown himeself up alot in interveiews, but why still would he have all the 6'7 listings. Your right Ed, b/c sometimes to me Dave will look diferent heights, the whole thing is bizarre really.
Robin, i have heard that also about Dave in interviews he can gey a little full of himself but he is still a great guy i suppose. Do you think that could be the reason his height maybe blown up?
Ed said on 29/Jan/07
Robin, you make a very good point, I'm starting now to lean towards what you're saying considering the obvious difference in height from ACO til now. I have heard before that Prowse is arrogant at times, which shows itself in the riff between him and Lucas, as well as his apparent signing of autographs, Dave Prowse is Darth Vader. Maybe he realy has built himself up a bit from between 6ft4-6ft5, to 6ft7. It wouldn't be unheard of in the world of movies.
Robin, you make a very good point, I'm starting now to lean towards what you're saying considering the obvious difference in height from ACO til now. I have heard before that Prowse is arrogant at times, which shows itself in the riff between him and Lucas, as well as his apparent signing of autographs, Dave Prowse is Darth Vader. Maybe he realy has built himself up a bit from between 6ft4-6ft5, to 6ft7. It wouldn't be unheard of in the world of movies.
Robin said on 28/Jan/07
Hi all, I dont mean to sound harsh toward Dave Prowse because I love him too, but he does tend to build himself up so to speak. I have read alot of articles where he sounds very arrogant and I have also caught a few of his white lies so to speak because in one interview he did, he said he starred in Casino Royal back in 1968 and that is not the exact truth. Peter Sellers and David Niven starred in that film, Dave was in it dressed as Frankenstein, but he wasnt the star. I think He tends to exagerate things about himself because its almost as if he is still trying to sell himself. It kinda makes me mad sometimes.
Hi all, I dont mean to sound harsh toward Dave Prowse because I love him too, but he does tend to build himself up so to speak. I have read alot of articles where he sounds very arrogant and I have also caught a few of his white lies so to speak because in one interview he did, he said he starred in Casino Royal back in 1968 and that is not the exact truth. Peter Sellers and David Niven starred in that film, Dave was in it dressed as Frankenstein, but he wasnt the star. I think He tends to exagerate things about himself because its almost as if he is still trying to sell himself. It kinda makes me mad sometimes.
Ed said on 28/Jan/07
Jordan even if Guiness was 5ft9, Prowse looks to have at least 8 inches on him in that photo, putting him at at least 6ft5, this is if Guiness was shorter as opposed to 5ft10, making Prowse 6ft6. If Macdowell is only 5ft8.5, and Prowse only had about 7 inches on him, wouldn't that make him 6ft3.5. I'm not trying to be nitpicky, but Jordan do you really think he was only that height? I don't know what kind of footwear Dave wore in ACO, but in Star Wars I do know he wore boots with a good heel on it. Wouldn't it be kind of odd for him to claim 6ft7, if he was only hovering near 6ft4, especially since ACO came out before SW? If he shrunk considerably from that point to now, wouldn't that make him only about 6ft1.5? I'm with you, his height remains a mystery, but now you've got me wondering if he was ever really as tall as he claimed.
Jordan even if Guiness was 5ft9, Prowse looks to have at least 8 inches on him in that photo, putting him at at least 6ft5, this is if Guiness was shorter as opposed to 5ft10, making Prowse 6ft6. If Macdowell is only 5ft8.5, and Prowse only had about 7 inches on him, wouldn't that make him 6ft3.5. I'm not trying to be nitpicky, but Jordan do you really think he was only that height? I don't know what kind of footwear Dave wore in ACO, but in Star Wars I do know he wore boots with a good heel on it. Wouldn't it be kind of odd for him to claim 6ft7, if he was only hovering near 6ft4, especially since ACO came out before SW? If he shrunk considerably from that point to now, wouldn't that make him only about 6ft1.5? I'm with you, his height remains a mystery, but now you've got me wondering if he was ever really as tall as he claimed.
Jordan said on 28/Jan/07
Keep in mind Ed, that Malcolm Macdowell( The star of a clockworlk orange) stands right next to prowse and keep in mind he is no more then 5'8 1/2. I had to really focus on him, but sadly Prowse only had 7 inches on him which made Dave look only 6'4. I am having trouble peging this guys prime height. I am a big fan but i just dont see 6'6 or 6'7 as a prime height. I think 6'4 or 6'5 as a Prime height.
Thanks for reposting the pic rob. There looks to be an inch difference between Arnold and Dave.
Keep in mind Ed, that Malcolm Macdowell( The star of a clockworlk orange) stands right next to prowse and keep in mind he is no more then 5'8 1/2. I had to really focus on him, but sadly Prowse only had 7 inches on him which made Dave look only 6'4. I am having trouble peging this guys prime height. I am a big fan but i just dont see 6'6 or 6'7 as a prime height. I think 6'4 or 6'5 as a Prime height.
Thanks for reposting the pic rob. There looks to be an inch difference between Arnold and Dave.
Ed said on 28/Jan/07
I haven't seen A Clockwork Orange in along time, does anybody have any pics or clips of it because I always thought Prowse looked huge in that movie, contrary to the short comments. As for his peak height, it remains a mystery somewhere between 6ft5-6ft6. I really don't see anything taller now, because based on so many recent pics of him, he would have lost 4 or even more inches in height. I would think if you lost that much height, your body would be in very rough shape, so much that just standing up straight would be a challenge. Now I don't know other than what I've read how tough things might be for Prowse, he's obviously gone through a tremendous ordeal physically, but has retained his strength of spirit, and things could be worse for him than we all know. As far as that old video Jordan posted, he looks massive in it, no doubt of his size back then, and the pics of the Star Wars cast show he truly was a big man in comparison to Ford and even Mayhew, who had to easily stand over the 7ft mark back then.
I haven't seen A Clockwork Orange in along time, does anybody have any pics or clips of it because I always thought Prowse looked huge in that movie, contrary to the short comments. As for his peak height, it remains a mystery somewhere between 6ft5-6ft6. I really don't see anything taller now, because based on so many recent pics of him, he would have lost 4 or even more inches in height. I would think if you lost that much height, your body would be in very rough shape, so much that just standing up straight would be a challenge. Now I don't know other than what I've read how tough things might be for Prowse, he's obviously gone through a tremendous ordeal physically, but has retained his strength of spirit, and things could be worse for him than we all know. As far as that old video Jordan posted, he looks massive in it, no doubt of his size back then, and the pics of the Star Wars cast show he truly was a big man in comparison to Ford and even Mayhew, who had to easily stand over the 7ft mark back then.
Jordan said on 28/Jan/07
Rob, i Think that link you posted reads error every time I click it. But great job finding it b/c it would be interesting to see.
Rob, i Think that link you posted reads error every time I click it. But great job finding it b/c it would be interesting to see.
Jordan said on 27/Jan/07
Here is Dave looking big. Watch when he comes into the video. I still dont know if he was 6'6 or 6'7.
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Here is Dave looking big. Watch when he comes into the video. I still dont know if he was 6'6 or 6'7.
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Jordan said on 27/Jan/07
Here is a clip showing Dave in the 70's, and he hits his head on the bars. Im not posting this to make fun of him.( he is one of my idols) but he does look about 6'4 here, depending on the size of the other actors. Even if i dont know how tall they are, Dave looks pretty tall here. Like i said maybe 6'4, but not 6'7 or 6'6.
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Here is a clip showing Dave in the 70's, and he hits his head on the bars. Im not posting this to make fun of him.( he is one of my idols) but he does look about 6'4 here, depending on the size of the other actors. Even if i dont know how tall they are, Dave looks pretty tall here. Like i said maybe 6'4, but not 6'7 or 6'6.
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sf said on 27/Jan/07
Jordan - I absolutely agree with you about "A Clockwork Orange". I gave 6'4" and I was being generous. He really doesn't look much taller than your estimate in that movie, at all. Not close to 6'6" atll...
Jordan - I absolutely agree with you about "A Clockwork Orange". I gave 6'4" and I was being generous. He really doesn't look much taller than your estimate in that movie, at all. Not close to 6'6" atll...
Jordan said on 27/Jan/07
I agree Robin, David is one of my heroes two since he takes roles like Green Cross code man to hepl kids. He def. has srunk but these days he appears 6'1 alot. If you watch cloclwork Orange(1971) he doesnt seem 6'6 next to Mcdwell who is 5'8. Prowse looks more like 6'3-6'4 in that movie and that would be inb his prime. But then I agree with the 6'6 estimate in pics with 6'1 harrison ford. So i am still trying to peg this guys prime height.
I agree Robin, David is one of my heroes two since he takes roles like Green Cross code man to hepl kids. He def. has srunk but these days he appears 6'1 alot. If you watch cloclwork Orange(1971) he doesnt seem 6'6 next to Mcdwell who is 5'8. Prowse looks more like 6'3-6'4 in that movie and that would be inb his prime. But then I agree with the 6'6 estimate in pics with 6'1 harrison ford. So i am still trying to peg this guys prime height.
Robin said on 27/Jan/07
Hi Everyone
I was reading an article about Dave Prowse and it was talking about when he participated in lifting the Dnney stones in England, sorry if I spelled that wrong, but they said that he was 6'6" and weighed around 19 stones. I also read in an interview done with Prowse where he said he was now 6'4" because of his hip surgeries and you have to remember that he is 71 years old so he has lost bone mass. I have loved Mr.Prowse for 37 years, ever since I was a little girl.
Hi Everyone
I was reading an article about Dave Prowse and it was talking about when he participated in lifting the Dnney stones in England, sorry if I spelled that wrong, but they said that he was 6'6" and weighed around 19 stones. I also read in an interview done with Prowse where he said he was now 6'4" because of his hip surgeries and you have to remember that he is 71 years old so he has lost bone mass. I have loved Mr.Prowse for 37 years, ever since I was a little girl.
Jordan said on 26/Jan/07
Actually the more I think of it, after watching Clockwork orange again Prowse Looked 6'3-6'4. 6'2 was a bad estimate. But 6'6 he didnt look, He would have to have had 10 inches on 5'8-5'9 Mcdowell and he didnt have that many on him. Prolly had around 6 or 7 inches on him making him around 6'3 or 6'4 in 1971. It is as clear as day when you watch cloclwork Orange b/c he stands right next to McDowell and there is no way a ten inch difference.
Actually the more I think of it, after watching Clockwork orange again Prowse Looked 6'3-6'4. 6'2 was a bad estimate. But 6'6 he didnt look, He would have to have had 10 inches on 5'8-5'9 Mcdowell and he didnt have that many on him. Prolly had around 6 or 7 inches on him making him around 6'3 or 6'4 in 1971. It is as clear as day when you watch cloclwork Orange b/c he stands right next to McDowell and there is no way a ten inch difference.
Anonymous said on 26/Jan/07
I know this sounds crazy buy in Clockwork Orange Prowse only had 6 inches on 5'8 Malclom Macdowell. Which would suggest that Dave was 6'2 which would be crazy. Dave just didnt look 6'7 or 6'6, or even 6'5 to me. I think his peak height may have been 6'3 IMO. Ok Lets hear everyone's argument. I know people would disagree that he was never more than 6'3. Rob Have you seen Clockwork Orange, b/c he really doesnt look 6'5 and up. He honestly looks 6'2 man.
I know this sounds crazy buy in Clockwork Orange Prowse only had 6 inches on 5'8 Malclom Macdowell. Which would suggest that Dave was 6'2 which would be crazy. Dave just didnt look 6'7 or 6'6, or even 6'5 to me. I think his peak height may have been 6'3 IMO. Ok Lets hear everyone's argument. I know people would disagree that he was never more than 6'3. Rob Have you seen Clockwork Orange, b/c he really doesnt look 6'5 and up. He honestly looks 6'2 man.
Ed said on 30/Dec/06
A Prowse cameo would have been cool,but I heard the same thing about him and Lucas, so it's doubtful it would have happened. Apparently on the set of Star Wars, when Prowse was in the suit going through a scene with Guiness or any of the cast, his English accent was so strong, since he comes from a more rural part of England, that the crew were making fun of him calling him Darth Farmer. As for the T.V. show, I've heard the rumours, as well as spectulation of all the movies being rereleased in 3D starting this summer, since it marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.
A Prowse cameo would have been cool,but I heard the same thing about him and Lucas, so it's doubtful it would have happened. Apparently on the set of Star Wars, when Prowse was in the suit going through a scene with Guiness or any of the cast, his English accent was so strong, since he comes from a more rural part of England, that the crew were making fun of him calling him Darth Farmer. As for the T.V. show, I've heard the rumours, as well as spectulation of all the movies being rereleased in 3D starting this summer, since it marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.
Jordan said on 29/Dec/06
Well you have a point about hayden and the Vader Suit. But I too think that Prowse should have had a cameo in the movie you know. But I have read that Prowse and Lucas dont really like each other ever since Lucas dubbed Prowse's voice with James Earl Jones without telling him. Yeah ROTS was great, def better the Episode 1 and 2. ESB will always be my favorite though. HAve you heard about this new Star WArs T.V show that is in the Works?
Well you have a point about hayden and the Vader Suit. But I too think that Prowse should have had a cameo in the movie you know. But I have read that Prowse and Lucas dont really like each other ever since Lucas dubbed Prowse's voice with James Earl Jones without telling him. Yeah ROTS was great, def better the Episode 1 and 2. ESB will always be my favorite though. HAve you heard about this new Star WArs T.V show that is in the Works?
Jordan said on 28/Dec/06
Yeah I have seen that Documentary. They also said that the new Helmet was totaly cymetrical and was slighty diferent then the old one. But Lucas is brillent for designing a helmet 30 years ago and it still looks up tp date and cool. Yeah hayden Also packed on 24 pounds of muscle between Episode 2 and 3 which shows dedecation. Is now a good time to ask you what is your favorite Star wars movie. I am 17 so you would figure I would like the newer ones, which I do, but my favorite is ESB. I just think it has the most of Vader in it and the whole fight with Luke is good to.
Yeah I have seen that Documentary. They also said that the new Helmet was totaly cymetrical and was slighty diferent then the old one. But Lucas is brillent for designing a helmet 30 years ago and it still looks up tp date and cool. Yeah hayden Also packed on 24 pounds of muscle between Episode 2 and 3 which shows dedecation. Is now a good time to ask you what is your favorite Star wars movie. I am 17 so you would figure I would like the newer ones, which I do, but my favorite is ESB. I just think it has the most of Vader in it and the whole fight with Luke is good to.
Ed said on 27/Dec/06
If I was Christensen, and had played Anakin for two movies and then Vader for part of one, I'd be bummed if I didn't get to suit up in the whole outfit. Prowse(like Mayhew) would have been cool for the sake of nostalgia, but I would have felt bad for Christensen. Jordan, if you watch the doc that came with the OTC first release about 1.5 years ago, before ROTS, they showed how they made up for the height discrepancy for Christensen with the helmet and the oversize shoulder pads. Christensen, I believe was looking out more of the mouth grill than the eyes, plus I read later his boots had lifts as well, which would explain why they had people walking on either side of him to keep him from falling over.
If I was Christensen, and had played Anakin for two movies and then Vader for part of one, I'd be bummed if I didn't get to suit up in the whole outfit. Prowse(like Mayhew) would have been cool for the sake of nostalgia, but I would have felt bad for Christensen. Jordan, if you watch the doc that came with the OTC first release about 1.5 years ago, before ROTS, they showed how they made up for the height discrepancy for Christensen with the helmet and the oversize shoulder pads. Christensen, I believe was looking out more of the mouth grill than the eyes, plus I read later his boots had lifts as well, which would explain why they had people walking on either side of him to keep him from falling over.
Jordan said on 26/Dec/06
Yeah I agree, Darth Vader is almost a movie God to me. Its like sometimes I cheer for him against Luke even though In ROTJ i know Luke is going to beat him lol. And I would love to have a body like Prowse did in his hayday. But yeah a 6'5 prowse looks about right for his prime height and yes the Character of Darth VAder is usually 2 meters tall. They had to give Hayden some major lifts to be the right height of Vader in Episode 3, I think Lucas should have let Prowse Play the suit Vader in Episode III right?
Yeah I agree, Darth Vader is almost a movie God to me. Its like sometimes I cheer for him against Luke even though In ROTJ i know Luke is going to beat him lol. And I would love to have a body like Prowse did in his hayday. But yeah a 6'5 prowse looks about right for his prime height and yes the Character of Darth VAder is usually 2 meters tall. They had to give Hayden some major lifts to be the right height of Vader in Episode 3, I think Lucas should have let Prowse Play the suit Vader in Episode III right?
Ed said on 26/Dec/06
Jordan, I've always seen the character of Darth Vader listed at 2 meters tall, now as some others have stated that's the character, not necessarily Prowse's height. Maybe Prowse is more like 6ft5 in his prime, and about 6ft2 these days. I was bummed a few years back, because I heard he was going to be in town for a convention, but had to cancel for health reasons. Peter Mayhew was his subsitute, first and last time I'll ever pay a celeb for an autograph. I would have much rather had Prowse's autograph and a pic with him instead.
Jordan, I've always seen the character of Darth Vader listed at 2 meters tall, now as some others have stated that's the character, not necessarily Prowse's height. Maybe Prowse is more like 6ft5 in his prime, and about 6ft2 these days. I was bummed a few years back, because I heard he was going to be in town for a convention, but had to cancel for health reasons. Peter Mayhew was his subsitute, first and last time I'll ever pay a celeb for an autograph. I would have much rather had Prowse's autograph and a pic with him instead.
Jordan said on 24/Dec/06
Goint Point Ed but Sorbo is listed alot of places at 6'3, so if Prowse looks 6'1.5 in that pic, i could see him losing 3 inches so 6'5 for a prime height sounds good but 6'7 looks out of the question.
Goint Point Ed but Sorbo is listed alot of places at 6'3, so if Prowse looks 6'1.5 in that pic, i could see him losing 3 inches so 6'5 for a prime height sounds good but 6'7 looks out of the question.
Ed said on 24/Dec/06
If Sorbo is 6ft3 which I'm not doubting he is, than in that pic Prowse looks 6ft2 at best. That would work if he was 6ft5 in his prime, and he's lost 3 inches from surgeries. Unless Sorbo's taller at close to 6ft4.
If Sorbo is 6ft3 which I'm not doubting he is, than in that pic Prowse looks 6ft2 at best. That would work if he was 6ft5 in his prime, and he's lost 3 inches from surgeries. Unless Sorbo's taller at close to 6ft4.
Jordan said on 23/Dec/06
I def think Prowse shrunk, no doubt since he looks 6'1 next to KEvin Sorbo who is 6'3. But He could not have shrunk 5 inches. I love Star wars and DArth Vader was my fav. Sci-fi villain ever. But Prowse was prolly 6'5 in his prime, and is now 6'1 to 6'2 like the Sorbo pic suggests. I cant see 6'7, and SF is correct about Clockwork Orange, prowse looked under 6'6. Prolly 6'5 or 6'4 was his peak height.
I def think Prowse shrunk, no doubt since he looks 6'1 next to KEvin Sorbo who is 6'3. But He could not have shrunk 5 inches. I love Star wars and DArth Vader was my fav. Sci-fi villain ever. But Prowse was prolly 6'5 in his prime, and is now 6'1 to 6'2 like the Sorbo pic suggests. I cant see 6'7, and SF is correct about Clockwork Orange, prowse looked under 6'6. Prolly 6'5 or 6'4 was his peak height.
Ed said on 22/Dec/06
So if he was 6ft5 in his hey day, it could be possible with the amount of surgeries he's had that he's now under 6ft3. If Christopher Lee can shrink 2 inches from 6ft5 to 6ft3,Hulk Hogan can shrink from 6ft5 to 6ft3 post surgeries, and Clint Eastwood can go from apparently 6ft4 to 6ft1 plus than I'm sure Prowse with the litany of surgeries he's undergone can shrink several inches. The guy has been through the ringer physically, and imo I thought he definitely looked 6ft5 in A Clockwork Orange, massive as well. Yeah he wasn't huge by todays standard, but todays bodybuilders are using every form of chemical enhancement possible to get so freakishly large. Look at Arnold's progression from his younger days, to his later Olympia wins, he went through a drastic change as soon as he hit the juice, and he wasn't nearly as tall. The same for Ferigno, he was nowhere near the size he got in the 80's and 90's that he was in the 70's, until he started hitting the juice.
So if he was 6ft5 in his hey day, it could be possible with the amount of surgeries he's had that he's now under 6ft3. If Christopher Lee can shrink 2 inches from 6ft5 to 6ft3,Hulk Hogan can shrink from 6ft5 to 6ft3 post surgeries, and Clint Eastwood can go from apparently 6ft4 to 6ft1 plus than I'm sure Prowse with the litany of surgeries he's undergone can shrink several inches. The guy has been through the ringer physically, and imo I thought he definitely looked 6ft5 in A Clockwork Orange, massive as well. Yeah he wasn't huge by todays standard, but todays bodybuilders are using every form of chemical enhancement possible to get so freakishly large. Look at Arnold's progression from his younger days, to his later Olympia wins, he went through a drastic change as soon as he hit the juice, and he wasn't nearly as tall. The same for Ferigno, he was nowhere near the size he got in the 80's and 90's that he was in the 70's, until he started hitting the juice.
sf said on 22/Dec/06
Doesn't look near 6'6" or 6'7" in A Clockwork Orange....and, really not that musculat at the time. (at least compared to today's bodybuilders, I guess)
Doesn't look near 6'6" or 6'7" in A Clockwork Orange....and, really not that musculat at the time. (at least compared to today's bodybuilders, I guess)
Ed said on 22/Dec/06
Prowse must have been at least 6ft6, because he was originally offered two roles by Lucas, either Vader or Chewbacca. Because of his height he was offered these roles, not his bodybuilding physique, which did though help Vader's intimidation factor. Mayhew insists at the time he was 7ft3, and I read that with the Chewie suit his feet had extra padding and a bit of lift adding several more inches to the character, making Chewie about 7ft5 or a bit more. If Prowse was 6ft6, with the Vader boots and helmet, he would have been even taller like Dave Prowse Double says about 6ft8-6ft9. I have at times thought Vader didn't look that tall, but that also has to do with various stand ins for Vader like Bob Anderson(6ft1) the sword trainer who was made to wear lifts to get him up closer to Vader's height, as well as taller British actors several in the films who had to have been 6ft1 to 6ft3, and when they are on screen with Prowse he doesn't dwarf them like he does Carrie Fisher or Mark Hamill.
Prowse must have been at least 6ft6, because he was originally offered two roles by Lucas, either Vader or Chewbacca. Because of his height he was offered these roles, not his bodybuilding physique, which did though help Vader's intimidation factor. Mayhew insists at the time he was 7ft3, and I read that with the Chewie suit his feet had extra padding and a bit of lift adding several more inches to the character, making Chewie about 7ft5 or a bit more. If Prowse was 6ft6, with the Vader boots and helmet, he would have been even taller like Dave Prowse Double says about 6ft8-6ft9. I have at times thought Vader didn't look that tall, but that also has to do with various stand ins for Vader like Bob Anderson(6ft1) the sword trainer who was made to wear lifts to get him up closer to Vader's height, as well as taller British actors several in the films who had to have been 6ft1 to 6ft3, and when they are on screen with Prowse he doesn't dwarf them like he does Carrie Fisher or Mark Hamill.
Jordan said on 21/Dec/06
I being a huge Star Wars fan/Geek have seen all the movies but in the original Star Wars a new hope, he never looks 6'7. In shots with Princess Leia( CArrie Fisher) who is 5'1 he doesnt look anythying close to 6'7. And even if Cushing was a legit 6'0 which is very possible, Prowse in the Vader suit and all looks at most 6'5.
I being a huge Star Wars fan/Geek have seen all the movies but in the original Star Wars a new hope, he never looks 6'7. In shots with Princess Leia( CArrie Fisher) who is 5'1 he doesnt look anythying close to 6'7. And even if Cushing was a legit 6'0 which is very possible, Prowse in the Vader suit and all looks at most 6'5.
Glenn said on 15/Dec/06
I know.the whole thing is bizzare.
I know.the whole thing is bizzare.
Anonymous said on 13/Dec/06
Why would he claim to be 6'7'' if it wasn't true? Where's the gain?
Why would he claim to be 6'7'' if it wasn't true? Where's the gain?
Jordan said on 11/Dec/06
Dam Brad your 6'7, wow. WHat other celebs have you met??
Dam Brad your 6'7, wow. WHat other celebs have you met??
Brad said on 9/Dec/06
I stood right next to him at Ray Courts' show. I was 6' 7" in big heel shoes and beat him by 3".Probably 6' 3" barefoot. He looked like he couldn't stand with great posture like those Darth Vader shots.
I stood right next to him at Ray Courts' show. I was 6' 7" in big heel shoes and beat him by 3".Probably 6' 3" barefoot. He looked like he couldn't stand with great posture like those Darth Vader shots.
Glenn said on 25/Oct/06
He never looked more than 6-5 to me in those movies.
He never looked more than 6-5 to me in those movies.
sf said on 24/Oct/06
I don't know - that's a lot of height lost. I think as Darth Vader, he may have looked 6'7", but I don't think he actually was. Again, watch "A Clockwork Orange, and he doens't look near 6'7". From the movie, I thought he looked about 6'4" to 6'5" and we're talking way before the physical problems. Like many, his height was probably exaggerated. But, that's a good quote you found.
I don't know - that's a lot of height lost. I think as Darth Vader, he may have looked 6'7", but I don't think he actually was. Again, watch "A Clockwork Orange, and he doens't look near 6'7". From the movie, I thought he looked about 6'4" to 6'5" and we're talking way before the physical problems. Like many, his height was probably exaggerated. But, that's a good quote you found.
venus said on 10/Oct/06
The real Darth Vader was imposing,he looked 6'7,because the camera was at an angle alot in the first movie. I believe he is about 6'4 now due to hip operations.
The real Darth Vader was imposing,he looked 6'7,because the camera was at an angle alot in the first movie. I believe he is about 6'4 now due to hip operations.
Cantstop25 said on 4/Oct/06
in that sorbo/prowse pic, you guys all need to bear in mind that the camera is tilted in sorbos favor, however sorbo is executing poor posture, and appears taller! I agree with 6'3". What is up with all of these bodybuilders shrinking?
in that sorbo/prowse pic, you guys all need to bear in mind that the camera is tilted in sorbos favor, however sorbo is executing poor posture, and appears taller! I agree with 6'3". What is up with all of these bodybuilders shrinking?
sf said on 2/Oct/06
I hear ya, it's just amazing how "short" he looks next to Sorbo. Makes me wonder if he was ever truly 6'5" or so. Could his back/health problems have caused so much "shrinkage"?
I hear ya, it's just amazing how "short" he looks next to Sorbo. Makes me wonder if he was ever truly 6'5" or so. Could his back/health problems have caused so much "shrinkage"?
sf said on 2/Oct/06
Rob - the funny thing is, though, is that he looks like he's standing as straight as possible. that's what I don't get. How could he be 6'3" when Sorbo's got him by at least a few inches?
Editor Rob
Rob - the funny thing is, though, is that he looks like he's standing as straight as possible. that's what I don't get. How could he be 6'3" when Sorbo's got him by at least a few inches?
Editor Rob yeah, note I say "he looks near 6ft 3" when walking tall...in other words, I'm giving the poor fella some slack on his posture. For sure, he can look nearer 6ft 1 with sorbo
Glenn said on 2/Oct/06
What happened to 6-5 to 6-7?
Editor Rob
What happened to 6-5 to 6-7?
Editor Rob could have still lost 3 inches...2 major hip operations, busted ankle, maybe other things with spine...who knows
sf said on 2/Oct/06
Yea, that picture next to Sorbo - it's hard to give Prowse more than 6'1". Sorbo's leaning, and STILL has Prowse by a few inches. That's kind of odd, to me, that he could have lost so much height. No way is he near 6'3.5".
Editor Rob
Yea, that picture next to Sorbo - it's hard to give Prowse more than 6'1". Sorbo's leaning, and STILL has Prowse by a few inches. That's kind of odd, to me, that he could have lost so much height. No way is he near 6'3.5".
Editor Rob you have to see this guy's posture though, it isn't that good, he was walking in slow motion effectively, but yes, no more than 6ft 3 nowadays
guy said on 1/Oct/06
yes, kevin sorbo looks even 2 inches taller than david. i think, that david prowse is always listed as 6'7" because the original Darth Vader is 6'7" in the star wars databank.
Editor Rob
yes, kevin sorbo looks even 2 inches taller than david. i think, that david prowse is always listed as 6'7" because the original Darth Vader is 6'7" in the star wars databank.
Editor Rob no, listen...today he walked by me...very slowly on the way to a signing table. He has a walking stick and its obvious his hips still give him woes.
He looks near 6ft 3 when 'walking tall'
He looks near 6ft 3 when 'walking tall'
Kev said on 28/Sep/06
On his official website, Dave is standing next to Kevin Sorbo in two different photos
(Click Here)
Kevin Sorbo is only reported as being 6'3", and though I hate to admit it....he appears to be TALLER than Dave!
Editor Rob
On his official website, Dave is standing next to Kevin Sorbo in two different photos
(Click Here)
Kevin Sorbo is only reported as being 6'3", and though I hate to admit it....he appears to be TALLER than Dave!
Editor Rob the 6ft 1 guy who insisted to me he was 6ft 3 tops wasn't lying, if sorbo pic is anything to go by...
bob1 said on 25/Sep/06
On his website there are some pictures of him next to kevin sorbo who is around 6'3" and he looks about the same in height. 4 inches is a lot of height to lose but with the operations and problems he's had perhaps it's not impossible - there isn't much in terms of photographs to see how tall he was back in the 70's and 80's.
On his website there are some pictures of him next to kevin sorbo who is around 6'3" and he looks about the same in height. 4 inches is a lot of height to lose but with the operations and problems he's had perhaps it's not impossible - there isn't much in terms of photographs to see how tall he was back in the 70's and 80's.
Editor Rob said on 7/Sep/06
Speaking to a guy (6ft 1) who has met him a few times in recent years, he insists he's 6ft 3 tops nowadays. 4 inch height loss??? Hmm, maybe not.
Speaking to a guy (6ft 1) who has met him a few times in recent years, he insists he's 6ft 3 tops nowadays. 4 inch height loss??? Hmm, maybe not.
Glenn said on 26/Aug/06
I agree.6-7 I never saw.6-5 sure.
I agree.6-7 I never saw.6-5 sure.
Black said on 15/Aug/06
David Prowse is exactly 6' 5" tall. I also saw the pictore from that guy and noticed that the mask from Darth Vader is 5 cm taller that David's height. David Prowse only remarked that his height "was" 6' 7" when he played Darth Vader. Remember, the shoes and also the mask add a few cm to him.
David Prowse is exactly 6' 5" tall. I also saw the pictore from that guy and noticed that the mask from Darth Vader is 5 cm taller that David's height. David Prowse only remarked that his height "was" 6' 7" when he played Darth Vader. Remember, the shoes and also the mask add a few cm to him.
Jordan said on 11/Jul/06
Here is David looking a full 6'7 next to Alec Guinnes ( 5'9 1/2 )
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Here is David looking a full 6'7 next to Alec Guinnes ( 5'9 1/2 )
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Tomasi said on 30/Jun/06
Is David Prowse really 6' 7" tall??? I saw pictures from him and he didn't look tall enough to estimate him as 6' 7". He looked like 6' 6" and 1.98 meters (6 ft 6 in) is his true height I think.
Is David Prowse really 6' 7" tall??? I saw pictures from him and he didn't look tall enough to estimate him as 6' 7". He looked like 6' 6" and 1.98 meters (6 ft 6 in) is his true height I think.
sf said on 10/Jun/06
Gotta say one thing. I didn't think David Prowse looked 6'7" in a Clockwork Orange. I didn't think he looked near that tall. I'm not saying he isn't or wasn't but he didn't look that tall to me. Compared to Malcom McDowell, I didn't think he looked taller than 6'4" or so.
Gotta say one thing. I didn't think David Prowse looked 6'7" in a Clockwork Orange. I didn't think he looked near that tall. I'm not saying he isn't or wasn't but he didn't look that tall to me. Compared to Malcom McDowell, I didn't think he looked taller than 6'4" or so.
MC Jackson said on 9/Jun/06
Yes, David Prowse is 6 ft 6.5 in (199 cm) or 6 ft 6.74 in (200 cm) tall. He never looks like 6 ft 7 in (201 cm).
Yes, David Prowse is 6 ft 6.5 in (199 cm) or 6 ft 6.74 in (200 cm) tall. He never looks like 6 ft 7 in (201 cm).
ForensicNYC said on 26/May/06
David Prowse in 1968...
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As Darth Vader...
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The MAN behind the MASK...
Click Here
Majority of articles about David Prowse describe him as 6'7"...He may have shrunk over the years so 6'6" may be legit.
David Prowse in 1968...
Click Here
As Darth Vader...
Click Here
The MAN behind the MASK...
Click Here
Majority of articles about David Prowse describe him as 6'7"...He may have shrunk over the years so 6'6" may be legit.
elio said on 19/Mar/06
Perhaps celebs should be listed with 'current height' and 'peak height' ?
Perhaps celebs should be listed with 'current height' and 'peak height' ?
SH said on 18/Mar/06
Why is he still listed at 6'6.5'', should it not be his present day height that is listed?
Editor Rob
Why is he still listed at 6'6.5'', should it not be his present day height that is listed?
Editor Rob yeah, technically I should...he's out of the limelight though, if he were still making films I'd be faster to list him current height
Mikex said on 16/Dec/05
He looked massive in Clockwork Orange. 6'7'' without a doubt.
He looked massive in Clockwork Orange. 6'7'' without a doubt.
SH said on 24/Nov/05
I got to speak to David again last week. This time I was with a friend who is 6’3’’ or 6’3.5’’. My friend asked David how tall he is and David said, “I used to be around 6’7’’, but since my hip replacement I have shrunk to 6’4’’. He then stood up straight and so did my friend. David was certainly taller than my friend and I would say 6’4’’ is very accurate.
I have met him, asked him, seen him and compared him. That is pretty conclusive evidence regarding his height.
I got to speak to David again last week. This time I was with a friend who is 6’3’’ or 6’3.5’’. My friend asked David how tall he is and David said, “I used to be around 6’7’’, but since my hip replacement I have shrunk to 6’4’’. He then stood up straight and so did my friend. David was certainly taller than my friend and I would say 6’4’’ is very accurate.
I have met him, asked him, seen him and compared him. That is pretty conclusive evidence regarding his height.
CF said on 8/Nov/05
It's quite the sad thing to see with David Prowse. I used to think being tall was so great, but my older brother has had trouble with his knees and he's about 6'3". I'm actually kinda glad I'm a normal height of 5'"11. No matter, Darth vader is still the BEST villain of all time in the movies! God bless.
It's quite the sad thing to see with David Prowse. I used to think being tall was so great, but my older brother has had trouble with his knees and he's about 6'3". I'm actually kinda glad I'm a normal height of 5'"11. No matter, Darth vader is still the BEST villain of all time in the movies! God bless.
CelebHeights Editor said on 4/Oct/05
From a fan q&a the Darth Vader man said: "I'm 6'7" but since the hip operations I've gone down to about 6'5" if I keep going on like this by the time the surgeons are finished, I shall be about the same size as Kenny Baker"
This explains why people are seeing him as shorter...!
From a fan q&a the Darth Vader man said: "I'm 6'7" but since the hip operations I've gone down to about 6'5" if I keep going on like this by the time the surgeons are finished, I shall be about the same size as Kenny Baker"
This explains why people are seeing him as shorter...!
Jason said on 25/Jun/05
SH must be right. That ''Ultimate Bad Guy'' dude is more like 6'7'' (6'10'' is his bs wrestling ''height'')
SH must be right. That ''Ultimate Bad Guy'' dude is more like 6'7'' (6'10'' is his bs wrestling ''height'')
SH said on 21/Jun/05
David Prowse has had severe osteopathic problems. When I met him, his walking needed to be aided by a walking stick and he had 2 people with him to ensure his safekeeping. I have to say, I was shocked; Darth Vader was really much shorter than I expected. I am only 6 foot and expected David to tower over me, but it seems his problems have really taken toll, he was at maximum only 2 – 4 inches bigger than myself. I therefore suggest his current height range lie between 6’2.5’’ – 6’4’’. (Note: My friend may have a picture, if he does, i will send it)
David Prowse has had severe osteopathic problems. When I met him, his walking needed to be aided by a walking stick and he had 2 people with him to ensure his safekeeping. I have to say, I was shocked; Darth Vader was really much shorter than I expected. I am only 6 foot and expected David to tower over me, but it seems his problems have really taken toll, he was at maximum only 2 – 4 inches bigger than myself. I therefore suggest his current height range lie between 6’2.5’’ – 6’4’’. (Note: My friend may have a picture, if he does, i will send it)
Pär said on 23/May/05
I met him last year in Gothenburg(Sweden) at the sci fi convention.
I stood beside him and I am around 190 cm (6'2"- 6'3") and he was the same height, maybe even an inch taller.
I defenitly think that he was 2 meters(6'7")in his youth
I met him last year in Gothenburg(Sweden) at the sci fi convention.
I stood beside him and I am around 190 cm (6'2"- 6'3") and he was the same height, maybe even an inch taller.
I defenitly think that he was 2 meters(6'7")in his youth
cantstop25 said on 20/May/05
yeah he is getting old. looking at that picture I would say now he is only 6'5". at his peak however he was definitelly 6'7" due to his massive upperbody he shrunk 2 inches through the many years
yeah he is getting old. looking at that picture I would say now he is only 6'5". at his peak however he was definitelly 6'7" due to his massive upperbody he shrunk 2 inches through the many years
Rick G said on 27/Apr/05
I'd have to say that Dave Prowse as he has got older is now maybe 6 ft 4.5 or 6ft 5, as you can see from him here next to 6 ft 9.5 (or sometimes 6ft 10) "Ultimate Bad Guy" Scott L. Schwartz:
http://www.ultimatebadguy.com/daveprowse.jpg
By the way, there's pictures of Scott towering over other actors like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and many others here:
http://www.ultimatebadguy.com/films.htm
I'd have to say that Dave Prowse as he has got older is now maybe 6 ft 4.5 or 6ft 5, as you can see from him here next to 6 ft 9.5 (or sometimes 6ft 10) "Ultimate Bad Guy" Scott L. Schwartz:
http://www.ultimatebadguy.com/daveprowse.jpg
By the way, there's pictures of Scott towering over other actors like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and many others here:
http://www.ultimatebadguy.com/films.htm
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