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Bob Anderson(1922-2012)

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Bob Anderson
The Medieval and Renaissance blade, a profound and beautiful object handcrafted by master artisans of old. An object of great complexity, yet one with a singular use in mind- it is designed to kill. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiqui
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Bob Anderson was born on 15 September 1922 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), The Mask of Zorro (1998) and Die Another Day (2002). He was married to Pearl Anderson. He died on 1 January 2012 in West Sussex, England, UK.
BornSeptember 15, 1922
DiedJanuary 1, 2012(89)
BornSeptember 15, 1922
DiedJanuary 1, 2012(89)
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Known for

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
8.3
  • Stunts
  • 1983
Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998)
The Mask of Zorro
6.8
  • Additional Crew(as Robert Anderson)
  • 1998
Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry in Die Another Day (2002)
Die Another Day
6.1
  • Additional Crew
  • 2002
Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
8.1
  • Additional Crew
  • 2003

Credits

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Stunts

  • Liam McIntyre in The Clearing (2020)
    The Clearing
    4.3
    • stunt performer
    • 2020
  • Jane Lynch, Juno Temple, Kathryn Hahn, and Josh Radnor in Afternoon Delight (2013)
    Afternoon Delight
    5.7
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2013
  • Richard Gere, Kate Winslet, Halle Berry, Seann William Scott, Anna Faris, Hugh Jackman, Johnny Knoxville, Emma Stone, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Movie 43 (2013)
    Movie 43
    4.4
    • stunt utility (segment "Victory's Glory")
    • 2013
  • Leah Lewis, Madison Riley, Adrian Kali Turner, Lucas Cruikshank, Joey Bragg, and Matthew Scott Miller in Fred 3: Camp Fred (2012)
    Fred 3: Camp Fred
    2.2
    TV Movie
    • utility stunts
    • 2012
  • Ashton Kutcher in Punk'd (2003)
    Punk'd
    5.9
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2012
  • The Portal (2010)
    The Portal
    3.4
    • stunts
    • 2010
  • Chris Wylde and David Anders in The Revenant (2009)
    The Revenant
    6.3
    • stunts
    • 2009
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    9.0
    • sword master: extended version
    • 2003
  • Class of Nuke 'Em High Part 3: The Good, the Bad and the Subhumanoid (1994)
    Class of Nuke 'Em High Part 3: The Good, the Bad and the Subhumanoid
    4.1
    • stunts (as Robert Anderson)
    • 1994
  • Adrian Paul in Highlander (1992)
    Highlander
    7.2
    TV Series
    • sword master
    • 1992–1994
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • stunt performer
    • 1983
  • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, and Valerie Perrine in Superman II (1980)
    Superman II
    6.8
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
    8.7
    • stunt double
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Candleshoe (1977)
    Candleshoe
    6.7
    • stunt arranger
    • 1977
  • One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975)
    One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
    5.9
    • stunt arranger
    • 1975

Additional Crew

  • Kevin Short in Punk Strut: The Movie (2016)
    Punk Strut: The Movie
    6.1
    • technical fight advisor
    • 2016
  • Viggo Mortensen in Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)
    Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer
    6.1
    • sword master
    • 2006
  • Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary Crosby, Giovanna Zacarías, Mar Carrera, and Alexandra Benedetti in The Legend of Zorro (2005)
    The Legend of Zorro
    6.0
    • sword master
    • 2005
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    9.0
    • sword master
    • 2003
  • Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
    8.1
    • additional sword trainer
    • 2003
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    8.8
    • sword master
    • 2002
  • Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry in Die Another Day (2002)
    Die Another Day
    6.1
    • sword master
    • 2002
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and John Rhys-Davies in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    8.9
    • sword master
    • 2001
  • Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, and Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap (1998)
    The Parent Trap
    6.7
    • fencing consultant
    • 1998
  • Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998)
    The Mask of Zorro
    6.8
    • sword master (as Robert Anderson)
    • 1998
  • Billy Zane in The Phantom (1996)
    The Phantom
    5.1
    • sword master (as Robert Anderson)
    • 1996
  • Sean Connery, Richard Gere, and Julia Ormond in First Knight (1995)
    First Knight
    6.0
    • sword master
    • 1995
  • Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay, Chris O'Donnell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt in The Three Musketeers (1993)
    The Three Musketeers
    6.4
    • sword master
    • 1993
  • Adrian Paul in Highlander (1992)
    Highlander
    7.2
    TV Series
    • sword master (1992-1994)
    • 1992–1998
  • By the Sword (1991)
    By the Sword
    6.4
    • sword master
    • 1991

Actor

  • Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay, Chris O'Donnell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt in The Three Musketeers (1993)
    The Three Musketeers
    6.4
    • King's Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • Darth Vader Double (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
    8.7
    • Imperial Officer (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Candleshoe (1977)
    Candleshoe
    6.7
    • Hood (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt, and Nyree Dawn Porter in The Protectors (1972)
    The Protectors
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Assassin
    • 1973
  • Some Girls Do (1969)
    Some Girls Do
    5.5
    • Senior Aerodynamics Engineer (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
    Doctor Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Fighting Guard
    • 1968
  • Pamela Franklin in Quick Before They Catch Us (1966)
    Quick Before They Catch Us
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Van Driver
    • 1966
  • Patrick McGoohan in Secret Agent (1964)
    Secret Agent
    8.2
    TV Series
    • First Thug
    • 1966
  • Michael Quinn and Donald Wolfit in Ghost Squad (1961)
    Ghost Squad
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Policeman (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Patrick McGoohan in Danger Man (1960)
    Danger Man
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Russian Officer (uncredited)
    • 1960

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Reclaiming the Blade
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Reclaiming the Blade

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Robert Anderson
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • September 15, 1922
    • Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 1, 2012
    • West Sussex, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Pearl Anderson? - January 1, 2012 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Swordmaster for the StarWars Trilogy
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    While rehearsing a duel on location in Sicily, he accidentally cut Errol Flynn's thigh. Flynn immediately admitted it was his mistake but, for a time, Anderson was known as "the man who stabbed Errol Flynn".
  • Trademark
    Arguably the most well-known and sought-after fight choreographer

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