The Real Voice of Darth Vader...hilarious!

Voice of Darth Vader BEFORE James Earl Jones

[@invisiblefiddle1645]

i thought of spaceballs as soon as he began to speak

[@joeysousa310]

Same

[@klarkmartinez1124]

Invisible Fiddle 😂😃😅

[@TheGoldenKaren]

Invisible Fiddle made my night bcuz freaking same!

[@christineayres5339]

Invisible Fiddle lol I know

[@gatoneko]

Same, thought it was Rick Moranis for a second lol.

[@adub4ever]

The most powerful thing about Vader is his voice. Amazing how big a difference it makes.

[@febbra2]

+adub4ever I thought the mechanical limbs played a role there..

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

No shit Einstein, would u be scared if he sounded like Mighty Mouse

[@Gerbs1913]

+febbra2 If he had the same mechanical limbs, but sounded like Alvin the Chipmunk, he wouldn't intimidate anyone. Until he starts killing people at least.

[@ElOsoFamoso]

If u have seen up u know that a dark figure with a tiny voice can be intimidating

[@Dinoman217]

+adub4ever Yep! If there was anything you hated about Anakin Skywalker before he became a sith, don't worry! Vader is nothing like that whiny little bitch; he's an absolute bad ass with one of the coolest voices ever, James Earl Jones!

[@dazediss6629]

In the U.K. we grew up with David Prowse telling us how to cross roads safely. He was the green cross code man. He taught me to stop, look and listen. Thank you for everything Lord Vader.

[@Mightylcanis]

That wasn't Prowse's voice, he was dubbed over even for that.

[@horsenuts1831]

As the Green Cross Code man, David Prowse probably saved more young lives than Darth Vader killed. Any British kids in their 50s and 60s will remember the safety adverts.

[@Urko2005]

Need a new Green Cross Code Man for the UK , kids are dumb nowadays.

[@dazzauk8334]

We had the green cross code in the 90s. Now kids walk across the road with ear phones on looking and there phones,plugged in to the algorithms.

[@InconspicuousChap]

It's really amazing to have a voice like that. E.g. he could answer phone calls like Darth Vader.

[@HotCupofJoe1]

I love how David Prowse sounds like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs 💀

[@hououinkyouma3864]

In an alternate universe Star Wars wasn't a big hit because people kept laughing at Vader too hard to focus on the story. Sad reality that place is.

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

You mean the pre-quels?

[@akiko791]

Krisztian Bari In an alternate reality the prequels don't exist

[@steveaustin3580]

mmmm....

[@myduckisonqauck7227]

have I seen you somewhere else?

[@hououinkyouma3864]

MyDuck IsOnQauck Maybe you have seen me or we are friends in an alternate universe. Or maybe you have seen me under a different video.

[@number-ow1fo]

RIP David Prowse. His body acting in the suit is strong in the force.

[@themysteriousoa4466]

F

[@themysteriousoa4466]

May the Force be with David.

[@dallas5684]

See my Darth Vader joke at my YT channel!

[@guyperson984]

F

[@jsimple30]

F

[@jimtussing]

James Earl Jones nailed this role not just because of his incredible voice. Jones had rhythm and, like a great drummer, was always imperceptibly behind the beat. Amazing performance and a gem.

[@Vingul]

He had «rhythm» huh? What a racist thing to say!

[@jimtussing]

@@Vingul Don’t you think? Or don’t you?

[@ianmorris4922]

​@@jimtussingIn short NO! WE'RE talking about the point that was his awesome voice,fuck all about rhythm!No NEED to say that,we all know he is black.

[@jimtussing]

@@ianmorris4922 what a racist thing to say. My comment was pure praise of his magnificent art. Go away.

[@ianmorris4922]

@@jimtussing What?!? So you are saying that you are such a weak little black man that you need to use the 'race' card when it isn't even necessary?? REALLY?!? The only thing that has gone away is any respect I may have had for you. Shame on you Holmes!

[@samb7677]

As a child Darth Vader terrified me, not only because of the imposing figure he cut, but the terrifying voice too. Both men bought legendary movie villan to life in spectacular fashion.

[@HAL--ov4qu]

Prowse had the height and the body language of the character, his stance, movements etc and Jones had the voice. Epic combo.

[@holliswilliams8426]

He had the physical presence but his body movements are not great.

[@justin.duu25]

The dynamic duo that some didn’t even know existed, but shaped our childhood

[@GoodNews-px2im]

Thank you for explaining

[@iamilibitirenbetter3266]

@@jcoolguy1548 what did he say

[@jcoolguy1548]

@@iamilibitirenbetter3266 he said something along the lines of, "anyone can play the role of Prowse" and was being rude and all that. I think

[@TheStarcraftJACKAL]

Vader: You are part of a the Rebel Alliance, a traitor and my daughter! Go to your room! Leiah: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

LMAO!

[@LuciferMorningStar666Satan]

ROFL!!!!$$

[@ithrowrocksatblindkids1263]

You made me lol all over myself

[@mdpanimationsmrdeadpoolpro4905]

LOL NICE JOKE

[@Suplexcity69]

+MJk Slasher :therapist. who is your father? :luke. its complicated

[@tuldude3442]

The way he delivers the "you are part of a rebel alliance and a traitor" line really cracks me up 😂

[@RoseyCakess]

So distinguished 😂

[@superslothstudios]

I completely respect David Prowse for his awesome acting and truly making the Darth Vader character come to life. I do think Earl has a fantastic voice which perfectly fit the character but they are both absolute legends.

[@cynicalstring5614]

James Earl Jones has recordings of him reading the Bible. And when I listen to it, all I hear is Darth Vader reading the Bible to me

[@NubNublet]

You didn't know that Darth Vader is a Christian?

[@trojan403]

hahaha hilarious! Where do you get that from?

[@kristofferhakansson2767]

Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes

[@mintyvole]

@SharkTank yo what the heck?

[@mintyvole]

@SharkTank if the comment was moaning something like "rip david prose," you might have some reason to post that, but that was absolutely unwarranted. we cant meme dead people on a video where it's at least somewhat relevant now?

[@sxhmeatyclaws]

Little does she know that Vader effortlessly cut down 10 rebel soldiers less than 10 minutes before.

[@cyberyeti3268]

Someone has seen Rogue One lol

[@upulor744]

c00kiem0nster002 Damn right

[@chandlerisded]

c00kiem0nster002 and that she was shitty cgi 10 minutes before

[@AxiomApe]

+GhostJedi "shitty" lol troll

[@chandlerisded]

TC G the tarkin cgi was so good

[@RickOShay]

James Earle Jones had the most perfect voice for Vader. Just the right timbre and pace that conveyed underlying menace and unquestioning obedience.

[@jesmitty7639]

James Earl Jones is one of the reasons I started in singing and stage. Such a huge influence to me. Love ❤️ this.

[@sethraelthebard5459]

He's just sounds too nice. David Prowse doesn't sound like a Dark Lord of the Sith. He sounds like the charming professor you'd share a pint with after work.

[@umya9971]

@@baylessnow darth vader helped so many kids, only for us to find out that he killed them with his youngling slayer 9000

[@helveticaification]

The West Country accent has never sounded like anything but "Welcome"!

[@snackboxone364]

I would be the one guy who would eat lunch with him

[@thattwatguffy1442]

@@baylessnow thats because he was the green cross code man

[@yaboidylanyt4850]

Sounds like dark helmet from space balls

[@EmpireFanProductions]

Rest In Peace to David Prowse

[@JOSEMiguel-yd6ij]

Kinda sad

[@BroncoKnight34]

RIP to a legend!!!

[@chadcast404]

F

[@unklejunior]

Thanks David 🙏🏻

[@anticommunist3415]

RIP

[@davidbrennan5]

I can't think of a better voice acting performance, He nailed it.

[@NTAD]

You'll never find another man who made the simple act of pointing at you feel like you were being punched in the face. RIP David.

[@dominantwolf4593]

Wanted a voice that’s not “recognizable” only to pick a voice that became legendarily iconic. That’s wicked cool

[@119Agent]

@Lars Liam Vilhelm I think most people could recognize his voice from Dr. Strangelove. I knew it at Darth Vader's first line even though that movie was already 10 years old when Star Wars premiered.

[@no_rubbernecking]

@@119Agent Agreed. I think what was really meant by 'less recognizable' was 'carrying less typecasting baggage than Orson Welles'. Welles had over 90 film performances as of December 1974, in addition to 21 years of live radio between 1934 and 1956.

[@119Agent]

@@no_rubbernecking yes, I definitely see that Jones’s voice was not well known as a voice. Kind of like in Jurassic Park where the tour guide voice “sounds like Richard Kiley” or David Attenborough narrating nature films.

[@no_rubbernecking]

@@119Agent Exactly

[@no_rubbernecking]

@Billy B Still is

[@scum0320]

It’s cool that he actually spoke the lines, but I give props to his acting. Prowse wore a mask the whole time so he had to show his emotions through body language/movement. His voice may not sound intimidating, but he did an excellent job of displaying his presence whenever he entered the room and you can feel that when watching the movie. James Earl Jones and David Prowse ARE Darth Vader

[@atomicash2475]

It took men portray lord vader

[@Pau_Pau9]

Might have caused some harm during filming. Imagine numbers of times crew started laughing due to Prowse's voice and accent. Not shown.

[@lex224ification]

I'm not disagreeing with you, but one cannot deny that the score by John Williams played a serious role in fleshing out the character of Darth Vader

[@nickagriesti6708]

that could really just be a reflection of the editing though. Especially for the first one.

[@Goldenkitten1]

Prowse is so underappreciated and got so shafted by Lucas. I understand that they needed a more menacing voice since Prowse just sounded like...well...a guy. But he was never TOLD his voice was going to be removed and was not just surprised but justifiably angry at the premiere. I would be too if I played one of the most iconic villain's in pop culture and nobody even knew and wound up getting relatively little in the way of pay compared to everyone else including his "voice". I'm sure he would have agreed to it (maybe with the stipulation his name got a good place on the poster? I don't know) and they did come to an agreement after the fact but the fact that Lucas hid that from him in the first film is just so shady and icky.

[@The_zen_realm]

It took two great actors to bring the most iconic movie villain to life thank you David Prowse and James Earl Jones

[@brandenmanuel2037]

Darth Vader is so epic that it takes more than one person to bring him to life

[@KenMasters.]

There are no Dolph Lundgren-type actors in the 70s.

[@Vinnicombe1]

Vader with Prowse: “aye mate, I’m your father ”

[@christophera.1687]

@@VaderPopsVicodin10 made me laugh, thx mate

[@Dayl_Adams]

Naw it would be, aye mate am yer pure da

[@lokikeltie3567]

aye son, you're ma' weein

[@twinvader]

@@lokikeltie3567 He's not Scottish, lmao.

[@lokikeltie3567]

@@twinvader but I am, so I am having fun with my dialect

[@a.scottclement6967]

I ran across an advert for a recorded Bible reading by James Earl Jones. I loaded the sample and as I was listening to it and my son shouted across the room, "Why is Darth Vader reading the Bible?"

[@ck5618]

Underrated

[@Remix-pr4xd]

You should have told your son " The Dark Side of the force is the pathway to many abilities some consider to be biblical."

[@mackyrulez756]

@@Remix-pr4xd “So Jesus could actually.... save people from death?”

[@godbloodspilla7154]

@@mackyrulez756 Christianity is a pathway to many abilities most would find unnatural.

[@Cugastratos]

Your lack of FAITH is disturbing...

[@cesarg4328]

-Wait, Vader is scottish?? -Always has been

[@andrewmorrice9139]

Bristol, England. Not remotely Scottish.

[@-monoeraser]

James, he did not made ‘darth’, but made what ‘vader’ sounded like. He’s actually more of a robot with a brain of a sith. And also the voice was more of a robot’s tts voice. And he actually made it sound much darker and deeper, and pretty much slower so it can go with the look. I love his voice.

[@lukacola7296]

Hey look no clickbait.... life was good 6 years ago

[@eureka0521]

LOL i miss the old internet, fcking smartphones made it too accessible

[@vino2450]

TheLukeMc so true I was hesitant to click on the vid then I saw the year and was like "nah no clickbait back then"

[@alsteria8330]

clickbait feels/seems like an underlining fear doesn't it O.o, also Props to actually having the main idea of the video in the first 20 seconds instead of 20 minutes xD

[@ErfanTabrizi]

TheLukeMc ikr

[@albinfredin1898]

TheLukeMc 7 now

[@tron3entertainment]

To be fair, James Earl Jones absolutely nailed the lip-sync.

[@andersa3448]

Hahaha 😁

[@batiizda1023]

👏🏽👏🏽

[@SonOfAFridge_]

Accurate lip-sync

[@immortalmadd]

To be fair...

[@LeumazDnazor]

Took me a sec to get it lol

[@amymcgee3110]

Love James Earl! Perfect voice for Darth Vader.

[@DrCrabfingers]

There is very little menace in an English West Country accent at the best of times....David Prowse was from Bristol. No one told him his voice was going to deleted apparently, and his other moment of fame when a dying Vader's helmet was removed was also edited out and another actor was used. I think his work as The Green Cross Code Man gave him more satisfaction....and he probably helped save many children in the process.

[@Elitist20]

I saw somewhere that when Arnold Schwarzenegger's films are dubbed into German, he doesn't do his own voice, as his Austrian accent sounds 'country yokel' in German - rather like the English West Country accent.

[@Clodhopping]

​@@Elitist20That's true. Arnie wanted to voice the overdubbed Terminator movie for the German market. But to the German audience that would sound too comedic like an Austrian farmer - equivalent to a pirate or hillbilly accent..

[@gurugeorge]

To be fair to David Prowse, his body acting was pretty good. The way Darth Vader moved was part of his appeal, and the energy he put into his lines so that his body movements were in sync with the lines that James Earl Jones would later deliver - that was all David.

[@chasingcats5147]

david brought the character to life with his mannerisms, jones with his voice.

[@MeDecade]

He had to work in a costume that covered him from head to toe and he still managed to convey Vader's emotions perfectly, especially in the scene in Return Of The Jedi where Luke surrenders to him on the moon of Endor. When Luke says "then my father is truly dead", you could tell that that cut Vader to the bone. Well, what was left of it, anyway.

[@giantrobby5050]

In this movie, yes. But he had a bit of a skirmish with Lucas and co. in V and VI because he felt “why do I need to remember Vader’s lines if my voice is gonna be dubbed over?” which caused a lot of confusion for his costars since he’d never recite his lines, therefore every actor had to work harder to remember his lines because a huge part of reciting book is knowing your cues so you could know what to say and when.

[@mgway4661]

Yup they are both equally Darth Vader

[@clarabartongreen6328]

Er, I have to disagree. When he waves his finger at Leia in the initial interrogation, I cringe. He indicates too much--he undermines the power of what he's saying by moving too much. He's clearly not really an actor.

[@4dhumaninstrumentality789]

"I WANT THEM ALIVE!!!" lmao...

[@declanhampson1098]

4DhumanInstrumentality props to David Prowse for really going for it

[@noahdavis7406]

Declan Hampson He actually believed he wasn't going to have his voice replaced. He didn't even know until the movie came out and none of his voice clips were there.

[@specialistification930]

4DhumanInstrumentality bubbles did it better

[@lewisdolan7640]

4DhumanInstrumentality sounds like Tyrion Lannister lol

[@rix5979]

*I w A N T t h e m a l I V E*

[@benmonroe_the_1]

I can’t imagine any other voice as Vader. JEJ was absolutely perfectly cast as his voice. 1:31

[@FatherTime89]

OG Darth Vader sounds like an angry coworker telling you to get your shit together.

[@chandlersleziak6416]

RIP to the legend himself, David Prowse. If it weren't for him, Vader wouldn't be the towering menace he was in the OT. We will miss you sir.

[@TheOfficialDaBoogaloo]

I mean... I’m pretty sure there are other actors who are just tall and menacing and would of done the job.

[@aj9777]

@@TheOfficialDaBoogaloo But they didn't play him did they

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

@@aj9777 Lucas axed him after Empire because he rightfully complained about not getting recognition for being in the suit so some other rando played him in the suit for Return and then for the unmasking scene it's Sebastian Shaw.

[@aj9777]

@@ChangedMyNameFinally69 wow

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

@@aj9777 Yeah Lucas sucks

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

It may not be the ideal voice for Darth Vader, but I can easily imagine Prowse's voice and vocal mannerisms suiting Kylo Ren.

[@chr0min0id]

Prowse nailed the stature… Earl nailed the voice… It took two people to make a badass and iconic supervillain. Fuckin Awesome.

[@Bundy72]

Absolutely true!!!👍

[@roffe8751]

3 people. Dont forget Shaw

[@coltonwilliams3882]

>implying Vader wasn't the good guy

[@GhostFire455]

@@coltonwilliams3882 that is good one. Prequels kinda give new light to Vader. So it would be hard to say he the total villain or just being used

[@coltonwilliams3882]

@@GhostFire455 Well, think about it like this. The Empire wasn't heavy handed to most citizens. They kept order. Gun and drug runners through the systems were harshly punished. Mercenaries and other threats were kept in check. The markets and trade routes were safe and free from threats. The Empire was destroyed by the Rebels and all of that would very quickly change. It would become chaos. Bandits would prey on travelers. The Rebel Alliance has no way to protect the systems and planets like the Empire did. They were an overall moral good.

[@greyone40]

Born in Mississippi, raised in Michigan, and immortalized in a Galaxy far away.

[@dillon7832]

Underrated comment right here!

[@VanielDeeform]

And admitted his once powerful iconic voice had a stutter. Samuel L Jackson admitted the same thing.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

lemoyner

[@jiffy1002]

No.... far FAR away

[@michaela3274]

@@VanielDeeform The only way Samuel L Jackson would be suitable as Darth Vader is when Quentin Tarantino makes scifi flick

[@camerobaird5939]

Rest in peace David Prowse. Though the voice may have been hilarious it will never be forgotten.

[@dennismortberg2591]

"He wanted a darker voice, not in terms of ethnic, but in timbre." Lmao

[@notnapoleon22]

David Prowse sounded more like a young and evil prince or something. He was okay, but didn't have the darker feeling for Darth Vader.

[@smkanim2009]

r

[@texasRedFallout]

+Liam Ogren he sounds like an average star wars fan

[@yadevk8025]

+Stefan Kovacevic Don't forget whiny.

[@patrickyugo]

+Liam Ogren Sounds like Stewie from Family Guy.

[@matthiasritter3084]

+Liam Ogren joffrey from GOT

[@arminc4658]

He has the body of David Prowse, the voice of James Earl Jones, and the face of Sebastian Shaw.

[@maellebeckrich3980]

L O G I C

[@CCbat33]

Armin C4 But in reality he’s Hayden Christensen

[@revivedSpArTaN]

It's like poetry so it rhymes.

[@bowens9211]

c pathetic comment lol just desperately begging for likes lol

[@Liquefaction]

He is half shaw, half prowse, and half jones. He is Manbearpig

[@bonscott6353]

Back in 1984 darth vader was signing autographs in toys r us in manchester, i was 9 , i crawled to the front got his signature went home and proudly put it on my pin board. To this day ive no idea if it was david prowse or just some random dude dressed in a costume.. A childhood memory for you there.

[@Callaghan552]

Not long after RoJ dropped... could have been a promo they were doing for the action figs... probably a guy in a costume that they had dozens up and down the country lol

[@mtrichie111]

And even in rogue 1, he nailed it, making the transition almost seamless between the 2

[@sackjalter7001]

Love how directors of some movies with iconic characters in them just by fate know the exact voice they want for their character and George by complete chance picked the man with the most intimidating voice on earth

[@Tuskor130]

The worst part is that they never told Prowse they were going to dub him over. He went all out to try his best to bring Vader to life and he went to the premier and heard someone who wasn't him. Poor guy.

[@idiotababaca2126]

Tuskor man thats kinda cruel :/ props to the actor because im certain his effort helped a lot

[@JMGauthier]

That was a correct choice for the movie in the long run. He may not have emoted as much if he knew his voice wouldn't be used.

[@brannonmacgorman8607]

cry me a river... did enjoy that prowse docu he was actually knighted by the queen for his work as green cross code man

[@kriskater]

Hey at least he was in the movie. Body language was great as vader but voice? Noooooo

[@Tuskor130]

Kristopher G well it's because he put a ton of effort into voicing Vader just to find out his voice would be dubbed over at the PREMIER. Not at any point during production did someone say "hey they got a guy to be Vader's voice you don't have to put so much emotion into the lines"

[@Shadowhunterbg]

Those two actors are the core of Vader. Combined they created a legend.

[@jb57551]

Don't forget Jake Lloyd, Hayden Christensen, Matt Lanter, Even Marik Knight and Star Wars Theory himself!

[@romanstatue6038]

@@jb57551 tf did star wars theory do?

[@romanstatue6038]

@@justahelper3166 prowse was literally built different.

[@jcoolguy1548]

@@justahelper3166 not just anyone can do it

[@amzwl1671]

@@justahelper3166 agree to disagree

[@EeliusAstaroth]

This just makes Spaceballs with Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet make so much more sense, now!!! 🤯 it sounds almost exactly like him in that movie 🤣

[@roninelenion4805]

They didn't tell David Prowse that he was going to be dubbed, though. Imagine going to the premier of your film only to hear someone else's voice at the same time that the rest of the world did.

[@soullessginger9912]

Ronin Elenion I believe James is better at voicing vader, but that's still fucked up. To put that much effort into his lines, even having to remember his lines like all actors do only to realize that somebody else is going to be dubbed over him.

[@strikerecho2592]

Soulless Ginger Not just remember the lines, but also the context of his character, the other characters, the story and the scenes.

[@deadaccount3533]

War Hounds not just that, he had to wear that costume and breathe oxygen like who wants to do that, oxygen is so dumb.

[@dxshawn532]

@@soullessginger9912 It made sense for him to remember his lines regardless and voice them regardless.

[@pegaga1618]

Whatever the crap they want to do to make the charcter believable and effective, at least be man enough and has the decency to tell David Prowse about it.

[@NTAD]

"I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate."

[@tw3rkyturk3y40]

Niko The Arms Dealer ?

[@apoorna5302]

I never got this one.

[@korviray]

"What's that make us?"

[@biggman4526]

Absolutely nothing. Which is what you are about to become!!!!!

[@jhettgreene8994]

I am freaking dying over here XD

[@megamanx1800]

When I hear James Earl Jones; I hear Darth Vader! When I hear David Prowse; I hear Dark Helmet from Spaceballs!

[@Codemittens]

That movie was truly something else

[@HisXLNC]

Dude wearing the Darth Vader outfit, but sounds like a high school guidance counselor.

[@Ibelikemj]

Sounds like straight out of Monty Python.

[@elichalfant941]

Jacoby Nixon more like dark helmet from spaceballs

[@collinleeAMV]

Jacoby Nixon *luke cuts his hand off* "tis but a scratch!"

[@wolfhavenmaster2433]

Jacoby Nixon imagine that Darth Vader had a German accent like Hitler

[@SPENCERH30]

Collin Lee Thats basicslly Luke's reaction in esb anyway, since he just had his hand chopped off and didn't pass out from pain.

[@nunyabeeswax303]

Jacoby Nixon umm would u like some sherry?

[@Allprezz]

James Earl Jones was so perfect, he couldn't have chosen better

[@bowens9211]

That's what they all say about anything lol you kids don't know the meaning better loll.

[@bayek8377]

ok boomer

[@bowens9211]

@@bayek8377 that's not an insult lol. You kids insult yourself more than others lol.

[@bowens9211]

@@dmrkiewicz9930 that's not an insult lol

[@bayek8377]

should i say ok boomer again

[@JaylaisAwesome]

If James Earl Jones ever passes away, I’m coming back to this, and to the lion king movies, and I’m gonna try to pre order all his movies. I love James voice.

[@stanbarnes7284]

The most recognizable voice and villain in history. Well done gentleman.

[@Brad02526]

Just heard about His death, may the force be with him, and always.

[@strongbear3369]

Rest in peace Lord Vader!

[@donmamon9263]

@@strongbear3369 RIP Anakin Skywalker**

[@user-jw6zw9gv8p]

@@donmamon9263 what you even talking the Darth Vader actor wasn't anakin shitquelswalker

[@user-jw6zw9gv8p]

@@asidck the character Darth Vader died a very long time ago, just his actor died recently. And only the Darth Vader actor. Not the actor of anakin.

[@donmamon9263]

@@user-jw6zw9gv8p I see you’re not a fan of Star Wars, just the original trilogy. Darth Vader will forever be Anakin Skywalker. Have a nice day moron.

[@Mezzer282]

Thank god they decided to go with James Earl Jones.

[@PanzerFalcon2232]

And what's wrong with the Bristolian accent?

[@anakinskywalker1401]

+Jon Smith doesn't sound right. Nothing against David Prowse, Bristolians or anybody/thing. as JEJ said, George Lucas was looking for someone with a "darker voice

[@PanzerFalcon2232]

I personally think the Bristolian accent is a wonderful thing, I should know.

[@thitran1362]

not evil enough

[@GUAVcis06]

+Jon Smith it's just not fitting for a giant half android badass dark spacewizard who rules an entire galaxy.

[@joshalgeo5014]

You can tell the delivery Prowse gave during filming was picked up by Jones. They both deserve more credit for that.

[@jarekblaminsky]

Imagine to have Earl Jones as your dad and hearing the Vader's commands every day ...

[@JohnWilson-wg4gk]

"...hisss...I want your room cleaned by dinner time...hisss..."

[@stevencolon1723]

To be fair, David Prowse delivering the actual lines and acting them out, as hilarious as it was, probably helped the other actors out immensely. Prowse gave them an actual, albeit hilarious vocal performance they could play off of. It also probably helped his own physical performance too. Darth Vader is a team effort and Prowse brought his A game.

[@pigxstix]

Except he was pissed when they replaced his voice, so while all that stuff might have been the result it was not what was in Prowse' mind at the time.

[@TheMasterUnity]

@@pigxstix Yeah, because Lucas never told him. I'd assume he'd be a lot less annoyed if he just let him know beforehand

[@TheBanana93]

@@TheMasterUnity Lucas was and still is a twat. A great director and writer but a twat haha

[@PiousMoltar]

I take issue with calling it "hilarious". It wasn't that bad.

[@TheMasterUnity]

@@PiousMoltar It's hilarious because it's a tall cyborg in an intimidating suit speaking in an English accent

[@papa_squat]

If you think about it, this still means David Prowse was the one who set the pacing and emotional tone of how the lines were going to be read, because it still had to match his visual timing. Jones changed the timbre and mood and gave the lines more weight. They'd be good volleyball partners, as Prowse set it up and Jones spiked it.

[@turdle2767]

y stop there. y not just call george lucas a genius for writing the script. y stop there though. george lucas' parents are true geniuses for raising george to be able to direct david prowse. amazing stuff

[@holybanana8182]

@UCsWFrkUDCjZViVAMq5IJryA Not once was the word "genius" mentioned here dumbass

[@WinterFlare]

@@turdle2767 we should have just stopped there

[@KazukiVA]

why is it so funny imagining a 90 year old Jones and a 85 year old Prowse playing volleyball like it’s haikyuu

[@didnotuploadfor2weeks258]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4alqY2sjK94mK8

[@geofflegg7942]

Prowse’s voice would have been perfect for Vader directed by Monty Python.

[@topo6790]

More like for space balls

[@kathleenoman726]

I can't think of anyone whose voice would be better suited to this role than James Earl Jones.

[@hacantyapradipta1119]

James Earl Jones was born to voice Darth Vader (And Mufasa) just like Peter Cullen was born to voice Optimus Prime.

[@ivenstorm]

While Peter Cullen might be the original voice actor, Since I never watched the original series until much later, I always associate Gary Chalk with the voice of Optimus Prime, as I grew up with Beast Wars.

[@forthemonkeys6427]

The T-10 And eeyore

[@finianholland7654]

“Darker voice, not in terms of ethnic....”

[@felixnovaes4113]

весь тревзквин сошелся во мнении, что да, принц herbert - henry подойдет, никто не выступал уже против свиданок, а наоборот даже помогали

[@deathbydeviceable]

Does everything have to be racist? Darth vader was more menacing with a deeper voice. Jone's voice was definitely deep for the time that movie was created

[@mateopavolini]

@@deathbydeviceable its a joke bro relax, no one said it was racist but you...

[@chumnutzly]

I loled at that

[@deathbydeviceable]

@@mateopavolini the op "darker voice, not in terms of ethnic". It's implied by the op itself. Sure, I could have missed the joke but even the "bruh indeed" says it all

[@michaelclemons1761]

I would never have imagined that little voice coming from a 6'7" monster like Prowse

[@GameristicForce]

Im glad he was able to get over his stuttering problems. Man that would s-s-suck.

[@jaypritchett6846]

*James Earl Jones actually chose to go uncredited for the films!* He considered David Prowse’s performance inside the Vader costume to be more defining of the two of them. Prowse, after all, had to wear the big costume and he spoke all of Vader’s lines from inside the helmet during the filming. I think that’s *awesome* of him!!! 😁

[@Lawofimprobability]

It may be awesome of him but I think the vocal side was probably much more of an achievement than a lot of vocal roles so deserved credit.

[@volgtonnen318]

@@Lawofimprobability Cool? He chose to be omitted.

[@JK-jt3lr]

Hats of for good old jimmy.

[@didnotuploadfor2weeks258]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4alqY2sjK94mK8

[@smorris12]

@@henrybelman6811 In the original cuts he's uncredited but starting with the 1997 re-hashes he was added into the cast list (IIRC)

[@The94Venom]

Plays THE most iconic character in the whole franchise. Is banned from all Star Wars related events. That's some messed up irony there.

[@confucheese]

BasstarThunder George

[@BasstarThunder]

Frederick Abel oohhh well if I was a director and someone didnt wanted to be credited for this movie I honestly would be pissed 2

[@ravelordnito1182]

+이용진 i saw david prowse a week ago at play expo manchester i didnt speak to him though

[@pikppa]

+The94Venom That's what you get for speaking against the creator of the franchise

[@aidysfan]

I find it funny that he didn't want to be credited in this movie, because it would "ruin his career." But when the franchise took off, and his "career" wasn't all that successful, he's suddenly trying to fight for his recognition as Darth Vader. The guy has a fucking website up bragging about the roll. Apparently he wasn't even in the Darth Vader suit whenever there was running or fighting involved, only dialogue scenes. He was literally just a stand-in

[@1337Frederick]

They really nailed Darth's real voice in the movie "Space Balls". Rick Moranis must have studied it for a long time to be that accurate.

[@Infinityandsome]

I can still here “ you have a sister” in his voice. So sinister. He was so nuanced.

[@limerence8365]

Poor Prowse, everyone laughed at his voice. Poor James Earl Jones for not having been credited for it for twenty years.

[@daphic2381]

i think James chose to not be credited in star wars so he wouldn’t become typecast

[@rawbundy4676]

Limerence heard James Earl Jones only paid 10k for his work.

[@calebtheowl1516]

Fuck Prowse

[@HowToKillAliens]

@@rawbundy4676 prowser wast paid eaither

[@Cpt2much]

Raw Bundy most of the actors were paid 10k for the first movie since Star Wars wasn’t really meant to be a pop culture icon to begin with

[@MrPhife333]

Geesh. He sounds just like Dark Helmet from Space Balls.

[@hippy_flippin]

I was looking for this comment. I wouldn't be surprised if Rick Moranis wasn't inspired by this clip!

[@NuisanceMan]

@SharkTank Oh, your eloquence... your sensitivity...

[@ZeroX-py5yx]

@SharkTank Wow biggest POS I've met this year congrats.

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

That definitely sounds like it was on purpose.

[@LordPrometheous]

He wished he even sounded that good.

[@JGAD2ND]

Poor Sir David Prowse he wasn't informed that his voice will be dubbed by the voice of Sir James Earl Jones that resulted in his disappointment and frustration

[@jamiesilverman773]

In the 80's, I attended a sci-fi convention where it was advertised that the real "Darth Vader" would be appearing. Everybody was excited thinking it would be James Earl Jones, who by then after Conan the Barbarian and other acting roles, was becoming famous in his own right. But then this huge white guy shows up (David Prowse) and everyone was confused about who that was. He talked in that high, British voice and no one could believe he was really Darth Vader. This was before the internet, before it was common knowledge that the voice and person in the costume were two different people. But David Prowse was a great guest at the convention and incredibly friendly to everyone.

[@MANDELAZZA]

"..darker voice. Not in terms of ethnic, but in terms of timbre" LOL

[@gen_henry9836]

Now I can only imagine Samuel L. Jackson doing Vader's voice

[@BananaRamaPartyTimeAllTheTime]

that line had me rolling hella funny haha

[@nm425]

Because now a days that can mean a lot of things...

[@anonb4632]

Well Darth is black, no?

[@gandalfstormcrow7943]

Well actually he said tamber not timbre but hey it’s funny all the same 😂😂😂😂😂

[@imperialtrooper5309]

This is just Rebel Alliance propaganda trying to make our Lord Vader look bad ...

[@bwc-chvd]

I know

[@imperialtrooper5309]

RexCloneWars For the Republic!

[@mwara2444]

I blame Obami One Kenobi and his sharia Jedi law. Trying to give welfare to the entire galaxy. Bunch of entitled rebel scum. /s

[@imperialtrooper5309]

mwara2444 Rebel Alliance = CIS 2.0. They even have the Geonosian pathetic bugs in the Rebel Alliance - pretty much sums up the criminal thugs. For the Republic!

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

Imperial Trooper Pssst: I heard they are gonna try and launch a cleveland steamer up the ol' death stars poop chute to blow it up. Pass it on!

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

You could make the argument that James Earl Jones' vocal performance is the best performance in the entire franchise. He really contributed that much to the menace of Vader.

[@niceguy1774]

" wanted a darker voice....not in terms of ethnic..." Nice catch. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@TNTvideosHD]

With a thicker Irish accent I would pay any money to see the trilogy. "Luke... I am your father" hahahahaha

[@chibilaichi]

+Rebecca Love I see what you did there. lol ^o^

[@PurplePineappleChannel]

David Prowse is from Bristol not Ireland.

[@johndoe-ii1ko]

It's "No....I..am your father."

[@Charizarzar]

+Rebecca Love Don't think Vader would sound very intimidating with an Irish accent lol

[@daniarazaq7827]

Yeah that would be funny

[@burtbackattack]

"Some Scottish guy!?" Everyone watching this in Bristol just facepalmed! 😂

[@izaakdamon1979]

Americans, If your Accent isn't Posh English They Think your Scottish 😒

[@izaakdamon1979]

@Matthew LEACH Not where I grew up

[@Xenuos]

@Matthew LEACH lol what, nobody I know confuses them that badly (it's only if their accents are pretty light)

[@kayzeaza]

This movie was filmed in England

[@SMacCuUladh]

I heard they threw the Darth Vader statue in the sea the other day.

[@rickjones257]

James Earl Jones has a Powerful and Beautiful Voice.

[@dilipkhednah]

James Earl Jones done it perfectly, no wonder he played the the character Mufasa in the Lion King.

[@SSJ3rocks]

RIP David Prowse. The man who actually donned the suit will never be forgotten.

[@stewartmackay]

He is now part of the force.

[@mister_silent6]

@Spike16 The guy in Vaders suit...

[@mister_silent6]

@Spike16 I know, but Prowse died. Have some respect.

[@aperson8851]

​@Spike16 you have no empathy at all

[@umhi7202]

@Spike16 shut up lame ass fool

[@AH-be6bu]

"Some Scottish guy" *Sad West Country noises*

[@argh2945]

Flipping yanks

[@michaellauinger7406]

@@argh2945 I'm a "yank" and I agree with you!

[@aj9777]

@@michaellauinger7406 Me too but I guess we're all dumb now huh

[@michaellauinger7406]

@@aj9777 Not what was said. Learn to read for content. We're not all dumb, but people who ask questions like you just did are suspect.

[@aj9777]

@@michaellauinger7406 My comment was in reference to "Argh", the comment above yours, as well as all of the other comments dictating that "yanks" have the inability to differentiate between UK accents. I was being sarcastic when I said "I guess we're all dumb now huh" which is why I agreed with you at the beginning. I was showing that us, two Americans, can still understand different accents despite being labeled as unable to do so. I'd also like to note that you hinting at me being dumb was unwarranted, so I guess you and "Argh" do have more I common than I presumed.

[@EmperorOfTheScrubs]

David Prowse makes Vader sound like gentle and posh refined villain

[@shadowinghatred]

His original voice is so close to dark helmet from space balls it's histarical 😂😂😂

[@typhusthenewbie1561]

don't worry, i also correct 6 to 7 months late

[@ColtSSR]

Hastaricool as bro

[@petermanson3475]

That was my first reaction, as well. I wonder if Mel Brooks or someone else involved was aware of this and tipped him off to it.

[@Ruosteinenknight]

Carrie Fisher actually nicknamed him "Darth Farmer" because of that.

[@sentylex5834]

Hysterical*

[@Whoami691]

Half of vaders impact is his imposing presence, his posture, the way he carried himself as immovable and stoic, and the other half was james' amazing voice work, the deep, menacing boom of vader and his often calm yet piercing vocabulary. They made two halves of a whole. David prowse and James Earl Jones. They brought vader to life as the most iconic villan in movie history. It wouldn't be the same if either of them was missing.

[@no_rubbernecking]

True but let's not forget the screenplay.

[@paulgoogol2652]

Also maybe his violence and incredible power.

[@hannelise89]

"You have failed me for the last time!"

[@didnotuploadfor2weeks258]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4alqY2sjK94mK8

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

If it wasn’t James Earl Jones, it would’ve been Jim Davidson.

[@erin79]

This makes Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet even funnier.

[@Batman-ml1qb]

David Prowse had the physically imposing build and stature for Vader, but not the voice. Vader needed to have a voice to match his intimidating presence. James Earl Jones was perfect. A lot of people consider James Earl Jones to be what made Vader's character so great, but it was the combination of Prowse's physical presence and Jones' deep, booming voice that made the character great. Jones could do the voice yet lacked the build while Prowse had the build but lacked the voice. They were both intricate parts.

[@DaveWhoa]

well said, and totally agree. It is fascinating how it required TWO LEGENDS to combine to create Darth Vader. Take either one of them away and everything collapses

[@InfernosReaper]

To be real, most people making such a movie back then would've just gone with his voice and been done with it, but this is that rare exception, and it certainly paid off

[@kasel1979krettnach]

never heard any of them. the german dubbed voice is great thou

[@bradcouch457]

Don't forget Bob Anderson. He was the swordsman who did all of Vader's fight scenes.

[@jeffdroog]

You don't even make a bit of sense lol If someone is large,and scary,then whatever voice that goes with that,no matter what it may be,is that same large and scary person's voice lol Nothing in nature would suggest that something that looks scary,has to sound scary.I think they honestly fucked up going with the voice they did,as it means the character is locked in that suit,as no one could logically be seen using their voice without the helmet,other then James earl Jones,who wouldn't have been right for the role...So they really fucked it all up from the start.Jusy get someone who has the looks,and the voice you're looking for lol There's literally millions of people to choose from.anyome can be an actor,it's not fucking hard lol Pick anyone off the street who has the looks,and sound,and you've got it.

[@aldarilnightbranch2781]

He reminds me of Dark Helmet from Spaceballs.

[@ShinDrakken]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Xmetalfanx]

EXACTLY what I just thought :P

[@Murrangurk2]

Aldaril Nightbranch oh my god. It's uncanny.

[@fawkes6352]

Aldaril Nightbranch "KEEP FIRING, ASSHOLES!"

[@daboys1215]

Aldaril Nightbranch "Just how many assholes do we have?" Everybody stands up. "I'm surrounded by assholes" - Dark Helmet

[@wesleyprice2823]

I will always love Darth Vader because of James Earl Jones. I can't imagine him being voiced by anyone. I love you James.

[@deusproductions2176]

Imagine morgan freeman as vader. True peace would come to the galaxy

[@marcbousaleh]

Why was this recommended to me now?

[@Abel-Alvarez]

Marc Bou Saleh i just got it today xD

[@psykored524]

Got mine today lol

[@iiamthesenate]

Marc Bou Saleh got mine today

[@emingunduz]

Marc Bou Saleh LOL

[@plapkoki4119]

Marc Bou Saleh idk

[@3PacGames]

Don't choke on your aspirations

[@youngboiii5021]

3PacGames I SEE WHAT YOU DID THEEEERE

[@greyjet6121]

3PacGames wait there is no 'rogue one' well there is now sucka *leaves to go and do a suicidal mission that kills all of rogue one*

[@persephonehades7547]

Rogue One was alright. Don't pretend to hate it so bad.

[@Soraking007]

the line is actually "Be careful you don't choke on your aspirations, general." but I like the reference regardless. i loved rogue one. its a war/heist movie where 80% of the film is not needed and the last 20% we already knew about(barring the actual rogue one name we knew scarif was where the plans where from thanks to the comics and books they decided were mostly not canon.)

[@thespiritofjonathanjoestar6805]

Be careful not to choke on your aspirations

[@someoneshappyness]

He did an amazing job playing him and surviving wearing that damn suit