Bob Anderson (fencer)

Infobox actor
name = Bob Anderson

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birthdate = Birth date and age|1922|9|15|mf=y
birthplace = London, UK

Bob Anderson (born 15 September 1922) is an English actor and fencer. Anderson also owns a claim to fame for being a swordfighting trainer for several films, as well as a stunt double for Darth Vader in ' and '. He is one of seven people to have played that character. He was born in Hampshire.

Anderson did not receive much recognition for his role in the "Star Wars" films for years after their initial release, in part because David Prowse was so lauded for his portrayal that director George Lucas did not want to detract from the boost it gave the actor's career. In a 1983 interview, however, Mark Hamill paid homage to Anderson's contribution, saying, "Bob Anderson was the man who actually did Vader’s fighting. It was always supposed to be a secret, but I finally told George I didn’t think it was fair any more. Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. It’s ridiculous to preserve the myth that it’s all done by "one" man."

Anderson's grandchildren include Tom Froud, who was a stunt double in "Die Another Day", and another grandson,Joe, a highly thought of young footballer from West Sussex, renown for his constant haircuts.

Anderson was once was quoted as saying Viggo Mortensen was the best fencing student he had ever had.

As a competitive fencer, he represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games in 1948 and 1952 and the World Championships in 1950 and 1953 in the sabre event. He finished tied for fifth in the team sabre event at Helsinki in 1952.

Filmography

Miscellaneous crew

* "Alatriste" (2006): Sword Master
* "The Legend of Zorro" (2005): Sword Master
* "" (2003): Sword Master
* "" (2003): Additional Sword Trainer
** He can be seen speaking on the DVD special edition, 23m 30s into the 'making of' presentation.
* "" (2002): Sword Master
* "Die Another Day" (2002): Sword Master
* "" (2001): Sword Master
* "The Parent Trap" (1998): Fencing Consultant
* "The Mask of Zorro" (1998): Sword Master
* "The Phantom" (1996): Sword Master
* "First Knight" (1995): Sword Master
* "The Three Musketeers" (1993): Sword Master
* "By the Sword" (1991): Sword Master
* "The Princess Bride" (1987): Sword Master
* "Highlander" (1986): Sword Master
* "" (1977): Fight Arranger "(uncredited)"
* "Barry Lyndon" (1975): Fencing Coach
* "Kidnapped" (1971): Fight Arranger
* "Don't Lose Your Head" (1966): Fight Arranger "(uncredited)"
* "The Moonraker" (1958) Fencing Coach

tunts

* "" (1983): Stunt Performer
* "Superman II" (1980): Stunts "(uncredited)"
* "" (1980): Stunt Double for Darth Vader
* "Candleshoe" (1977): Stunt Arranger "(uncredited)"
* "" (1977): Stunts/Stunt Double "(uncredited)"
* "One of Our Dinosaurs are Missing" (1975): Stunt Arranger
* "Kidnapped" (1971): Fight Arranger
* "Casino Royale" (1967): Stunts "(uncredited)"
* "From Russia with Love" (1963): Stunts "(uncredited)"
* "The Guns of Navarone" (1961): Stunts "(uncredited)"
* "Il, Maestro Don Giovanni" (1954): Stunts
* "The Master of Ballantrae" (1953): Stunts "(uncredited)"

Actor

* "" (1980): Imperial Officer
* "Candleshoe" (1977): Hood "(uncredited)"

References

*Wallenchinksy, David (1984). "Fencing: Sabre, Team". In "The complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 - 1980". New York: Penguin Books. p. 264.

External links

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