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Bob Anderson (III) (1922–2012)

Stunts | Miscellaneous Crew | Actor

Trivia:

In The Master of Ballantrae he doubled for both actors in a sword fight and therefore "killed" himself. See more trivia »

Born:

Robert James Gilbert Anderson
in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 89) in West Sussex, England, UK
2 videos | 32 news articles »

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Filmography

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2012 Camp Fred (utility stunts)
 
2012 Punk'd (TV series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
– Justin Bieber (2012) (stunt coordinator)
 
1992-1994 Highlander (TV series) (sword master - 28 episodes)
– Counterfeit: Part 1 (1994) (sword master)
– Prodigal Son (1994) (sword master)
– Legacy (1994) (sword master)
– Pharaoh's Daughter (1994) (sword master)
– Unholy Alliance: Part 2 (1994) (sword master)
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1983 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (stunt performer)
 
1980 Superman II (stunts - uncredited)
 
1980 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (stunt double)
 
1977 Candleshoe (stunt arranger)
 
1977 Star Wars (stunt double - uncredited, stunts - uncredited)
 
1975 One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (stunt arranger)
 
1967 Casino Royale (stunts - uncredited)
 
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
 
1961 The Guns of Navarone (stunts - uncredited)
 
1954 Crossed Swords (stunts - uncredited)
 
1953 The Master of Ballantrae (stunts - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (22 titles)
2010 Punk Strut: The Movie (technical advisor)
 
2006 Alatriste (sword master)
 
2005 The Legend of Zorro (sword master)
 
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (sword master)
 
2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (additional sword trainer)
 
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (sword master)
 
2002 Die Another Day (sword master)
 
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (sword master)
 
1998 The Parent Trap (fencing consultant)
 
1998 The Mask of Zorro (sword master - as Robert Anderson)
 
1996 The Phantom (sword master - as Robert Anderson)
 
1995 First Knight (sword master)
 
1993 The Three Musketeers (sword master)
 
1992-1994 Highlander (TV series) (sword master)
 
1991 By the Sword (sword master)
 
1987 The Princess Bride (sword master)
 
1986 Highlander (sword master)
 
1977 Star Wars (fight arranger - uncredited)
 
1975 Barry Lyndon (fencing coach)
 
1971 Kidnapped (fight arranger)
 
1966 Carry on Pimpernel (fight arranger - uncredited)
 
1958 The Moonraker (fencing coach)
 
Show ShowActor (5 titles)
1980 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Imperial Officer (uncredited)
 
1977 Candleshoe
Hood (uncredited)
 
1973 The Protectors (TV series)
Assassin
– The Big Hit (1973) … Assassin
 
1968 Doctor Who (TV series)
Fighting Guard
– The Enemy of the World: Episode 4 (1968) … Fighting Guard
 
1966 Secret Agent (TV series)
First Thug
– I Can Only Offer You Sherry (1966) … First Thug
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2001 Unmasking Zorro (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2009 Reclaiming the Blade (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 An Epic at Sea: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Warriors of the Third Age (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (video documentary)
Himself - Sword Master
 
2002 Die Another Day: From Script to Screen (video)
Himself
 
2001 Unmasking Zorro (video documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Making of 'Highlander: The Series' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1980 SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (TV documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2002 Bond Girls Are Forever (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Swordmaster for the StarWars Trilogy

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Robert Anderson

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

In The Master of Ballantrae he doubled for both actors in a sword fight and therefore "killed" himself. See more »

Trademark:

Arguably the most well-known and sought-after fight choreographer See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo