Who was the first original Darth Vader?
James Earl Jones revealed in a resurfaced American Film Institute interview that “Star Wars” creator George Lucas paid him $7,000 to voice iconic villain Darth Vader.
Who was the original ghost of Darth Vader?
Sebastian Shaw
Sebastian Shaw died of natural causes at age 89 in 1994. Ten years later, his image as a Force ghost during the final scene of Return of the Jedi was replaced with that of prequel actor Hayden Christensen for the movie’s 2004 DVD re-release.
How old was Anakin when he became Darth Vader?
22
Born in 41 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), Anakin is only 22 when he becomes Darth Vader in 19 BBY and dooms himself to a life of pain and suffering. (He was 19 at the start of the Clone Wars, which kicked off in 22 BBY.)
Who played Darth Vader when his mask was removed?
Sebastian Shaw (actor)
| Sebastian Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sebastian Lewis Shaw29 May 1905 Holt, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 23 December 1994 (aged 89) Brighton, Sussex, England |
| Education | Slade School of Fine Art |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Why was James Earl Jones not Darth Vader?
Darth Vader was portrayed in costume by David Prowse in the film trilogy, with Jones dubbing Vader’s dialogue in postproduction because Prowse’s strong West Country accent was deemed unsuitable for the role by director George Lucas.
Who was banned from Star Wars?
Still, when George Lucas got wind of it, it was the beginning of a feud with David Prowse — one that would eventually lead to the filmmaker banning the actor from all future “Star Wars” events.
Why does Vader not recognize C3PO?
The real answer is: When the original trilogy was written and filmed, Anakin Skywalker was not the creator of C3PO. There was no consideration given to who Vader would recognize, because there was no reason for Vader to recognize the droid, at all.
What were Darth Vader’s last words?
“Nothing can stop that now. Just for once… let me… look on you with my own eyes.” Darth Vader’s last words before his unmasking, in reference to his death.