Farmer/Vader was played by 6ft 6in former strongman David Prowse, who thought his voice would be included in the final cut.

Prowse played Darth Vader (right ... His face was never seen in the films though, while his voice was dubbed by US actor James Earl Jones. When Vader's mask was removed in Return of the Jedi ...

Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his imposing physique ...