Fan Casting James Arness as Darth Vader (suit performer) in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955)

josephmcnulty made this fan casting suggestion on December 26, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

James Arness

The star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness (formerly had been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minneso...

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Darth Vader (suit performer) in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955)

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James Arness

Darth Vader (suit performer)

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955)

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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955)

Continuing the Star Wars saga in the golden age

Continuing the Star Wars saga in the Golden Age. Filmed in color and in Widescreen CinemaScope.

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James Arness is known for his roles in Hondo, The Thing from Another World, and In a Lonely Place. He has been suggested by fans for 20 roles on myCast, including Darth Vader (suit performer) in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1953). Similar actors include Yul Brynner, Cliff Robertson, and John Wayne. James Arness was suggested to play Darth Vader (suit performer) in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955) by josephmcnulty. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Yul Brynner. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1955) has 20 roles, including Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Director.