RIP: Bob Anderson, legendary fight choreographer and world-class swordsman, died yesterday at 89.
The respected swashbuckler was was known for contributing sword-fight choreography to such films as The Princess Bride, Highlander, The Lord of the Rings, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Earlier in his career, he also worked as a stunt performer in the original Star Wars trilogy, fighting as Darth Vader. The expert in medieval arms trained with Errol Flynn, and was responsible for teaching many actors the way of the sword.
Anderson’s work was explored in Daniel McNicoll’s 2009 documentary, Reclaiming the Blade. “I never took up the sword,” says Anderson in the film. “I think the sword took me up.”
An interview with the behind-the-scenes legend after the jump.
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