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| − | '''Darth Vader''' is the principal villain of [[George Lucas]]'s ''[[Star wars]]'' saga. Originally, he was Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker who was swayed to the Dark Side of the Force by Emperor Palpatine. The character was ranked as the third greatest villain in American film history by the American Film Institute. With his "skull/samurai" helmet and imposing appearance, the character has entered the English lexicon to refer to anyone perceived as evil or diabolical. In recent times, the character has become synonomous with dictatorial rule. | + | '''Darth Vader''' is the principal villain of [[George Lucas]]'s ''[[Star wars]]'' saga. Originally, he was Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker who was swayed to the Dark Side of the Force by [[Emperor Palpatine]]. The character was ranked as the third greatest villain in American film history by the American Film Institute. With his "skull/samurai" helmet and imposing appearance, the character has entered the English lexicon to refer to anyone perceived as evil or diabolical. In recent times, the character has become synonomous with dictatorial rule. |
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| | [[Image:Darth Vader.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|Darth Vader.]] | | [[Image:Darth Vader.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|Darth Vader.]] |
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| | ==Actors== | | ==Actors== |
| | ===As Anakin Skywalker=== | | ===As Anakin Skywalker=== |
| − | *Jake Lloyd (Episode I) | + | *Jake Lloyd (''Episode I'') |
| − | *Hayden Christensen (Episodes II, III, and VI) | + | *Hayden Christensen (''Episodes II, III'', and ''VI'') |
| − | *Sebastian Shaw (Episode VI) | + | *Sebastian Shaw (''Episode VI'') |
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| | ===As Darth Vader=== | | ===As Darth Vader=== |
| − | *Hayden Christensen (Episode III) | + | *Hayden Christensen (''Episode III'') |
| − | *David Prowse (Episodes IV, V, and VI) | + | *David Prowse (''Episodes IV, V'', and ''VI'') |
| − | *Bob Anderson (Episode VI) | + | *Bob Anderson (''Episode VI''; stunt double) |
| − | *James Earl Jones (Voice) (Episodes III, IV, V, and VI) | + | *James Earl Jones (Voice) (''Episodes III, IV, V'', and ''VI'') |
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| | ==Prequel Trilogy== | | ==Prequel Trilogy== |
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| | ==Original Trilogy== | | ==Original Trilogy== |
| − | In the Original Trilogy, Vader serves [[Emperor Palpatine]] as an enforcer. Vader searches for the stolen Death Star plans which brings in into contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi for the first time in 20 years. Eventually, he discovers he has a son, [[Luke Skywalker]], and tries to sway him to the Dark Side. However, when the Emperor torturing Luke, Vader rebels, and throws him down a shaft. | + | In the Original Trilogy, Vader serves [[Emperor Palpatine]] as an enforcer. Vader searches for the stolen Death Star plans which brings in into contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi for the first time in nearly 20 years. Eventually, he discovers he has a son, [[Luke Skywalker]], and tries to sway him to the Dark Side. However, when the Emperor begins sadistically torturing Luke, Vader rebels and throws him down a reactor shaft to his death. |
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| | ==Sequel Trilogy== | | ==Sequel Trilogy== |
| − | In Episode VII, Vader's burnt helmet is in the possession of his grandson, Ben Solo, who is also known as [[Kylo Ren]]. | + | In ''Episode VII'', Vader's burnt helmet is in the possession of his grandson, Ben Solo, who is also known as [[Kylo Ren]]. |
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| | ==The Clone Wars== | | ==The Clone Wars== |