David Prowse, MBE (born 1 July 1935) is an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for his role as playing the physical form of Darth Vader, who was voiced by James Earl Jones. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man. At peak, Prowse stood around 6' 5" or 6' 7" (200 cm) tall and weighed 19 stone (266 lbs/121 kilos). He has since lost several inches due to surgeries. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School.