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Robert James Gilbert Anderson was an English Olympic fencer and a renowned film fight choreographer, with a cinema career that spanned more than 50 years and included films such as Highlander, The Princess Bride, The Mask of Zorro, The Lord of the Rings, and Die Another Day. He was regarded as the premier choreographer of Hollywood sword-fighting, and during his career he coached many actors in swordsmanship, including Errol Flynn, Sean Connery, Antonio Banderas, Viggo Mortensen, Adrian Paul, and Johnny Depp. He also appeared as a stunt double for Darth Vader's lightsaber battles in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Birth Name
Robert James Gilbert Anderson
Born
Friday, 15 September 1922
Died
Sunday, 01 January 2012
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Reclaiming the Blade | Himself / Self | 2009 |
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' | Himself - sword master / Self - Sword Master | 2003 |
Bond Girls Are Forever | Self | 2002 |
The Three Musketeers | King's Fencing Instructor | 1993 |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Darth Vader Double | 1983 |
The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back' | Self | 1980 |
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Imperial Officer | 1980 |
Candleshoe | Hood | 1977 |
The Protectors | Assassin | 1972 |
Some Girls Do | Senior Aerodynamics Engineer | 1969 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Reclaiming the Blade | Himself / Self | 2009 |
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' | Himself - sword master / Self - Sword Master | 2003 |
Bond Girls Are Forever | Self | 2002 |
The Three Musketeers | King's Fencing Instructor | 1993 |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Darth Vader Double | 1983 |
The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back' | Self | 1980 |
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Imperial Officer | 1980 |
Candleshoe | Hood | 1977 |
The Protectors | Assassin | 1972 |
Some Girls Do | Senior Aerodynamics Engineer | 1969 |
Quick Before They Catch Us | Van Driver | 1966 |
Secret Agent | First Thug | 1964 |
Doctor Who | Fighting Guard | 1963 |
Ghost Squad | Policeman | 1961 |
Danger Man | Russian Officer | 1960 |