Star Wars light sabre fight scene choreographer dies aged 89

Bob Anderson, a former Olympic fencer who staged swordfights for films including the original Star Wars trilogy and Lord of the Rings, died on New Year’s Day at the age of 89. He doubled as Darth Vader during light saber fight scenes in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as well as choreographing sword fights in many other films. His most recent film work was on The Hobbit.

Born in Hampshire in 1922, Anderson served in the Royal Marines during World War II and represented the UK in fencing at the 1952 Olympics and the 1950 and 1953 World Championships.

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#1Fektemester Bob Anderson er død « ImagonemJanuary 2, 2012, 9:26 pm

[...] Bride, The Lord of the Rings, Hobbiten og en rekke andre filmer ble 89 år gammel, ifølge the British Fantasy Society og CBS [...]

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