DAVE PROWSE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FRIENDLIEST GUY IN THE GALAXY

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the One and Only, DAVE PROWSE aka DARTH VADER, born today July 1st 1935.

For many years, Dave has been a very familiar face on the convention circuits all over the world and friend to millions.

Many of us first became aware of Prowse when he played the 'monster' of the title of Hammer films last Frankenstein film with Peter Cushing, 'Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell' in 1974 with Shane Briant and Madeline Smith.

In 1977 he would be chosen by director, George Lucus to play, a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader in 'Star Wars: A New Hope' but ultimately seduced by the dark side of the Force and became a Sith Lord..... who along with Peter Cushing's, Grand Moff Tarkin would become the films' most fearsome characters.

Prowse has held a whole career of playing roles where his stature has given him the edge, not all baddies, thugs, monsters and heavies... for many thousands of children, he was the face of the UK Children's road Safety campaign on tv and in cinemas, The Green Cross Code Man'.

Have a Very Happy Birthday, Dave Prowse!!

 Full Review and Gallery on 'Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell' : HERE