Darth Vader is a fictional characterA fictional character is any person, persona, identity, or entity whose existence originates from a fictional work or performance. Such existence is presumed by those participating in the performance as audience, readers, or otherwise. In addition to people, characters can be aliens, animals, (see anthropomorphism) gods, an artificial intelligence ...fictional character in the Star WarsStar Wars is an epic science fantasy saga and fictional universe created by George Lucas during the late 1970s. The first film was Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope), which was released on May 25, 1977, by 20th Century Fox. The film became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning ...Star Wars universeA fictional universe is an imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction or translatable non-fiction. It can be argued that every work of fiction generates a world of its own; Robert A. Heinlein coined the neologism ficton to refer to such a world. Most fictons are, naturally, similar to our own world; a fictional ...universe. He is the pivotal character to the original Star Wars trilogyThe original trilogy (often abbreviated OT by fans), also known as The Star Wars Trilogy, is a term used to describe the first three films released in the Star Wars saga. It is also sometimes referred to as the Classic Trilogy. The Original Trilogy is also sometimes used to describe the original versions of the first three Star Wars ...the original Star Wars trilogy and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the SithStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 science fantasy film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth and final film released in the Star Wars saga and the third in terms of internal chronology. The film is set three years after the onset of the Clone Wars; the noble Jedi Knights ...Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In the original trilogy, he was portrayed by David ProwseDavid "Dave" Prowse, MBE (born July 1, 1935 in Bristol, United Kingdom) is an English body-builder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for his role as the physical form of Darth Vader. His peak height was at 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) and he weighed 265 lbs (120 kg). Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended ...David Prowse and a series of stunt doubles, most notably Bob Anderson, while his voice was supplied by James Earl JonesJames Earl Jones (b. January 17, 1931) is an American Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor of film and stage well known for his deep baritone voice.James Earl Jones. Vader is one of the most iconicA pop icon is a celebrity whose fame in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. Although there is no single definitive test for establishing "pop icon" status, such status is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity, and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable ...iconic villainsA villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether an historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain is the bad guy or heavy, the characters who fight against the hero. A female villain is sometimes called a villainess. A villain's disposition towards evil distinguishes him from an antagonist. For example, Javert in Les Miserables is an antagonist: He ...villains in film history and was ranked third on American Film Institute's 100 Heroes and Villains listAFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes and Villains is a list of the 50 greatest movie heroes and villains chosen by American Film Institute in June of 2003. It is part of the AFI 100 Years... series. The series was first presented in a CBS special hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. ...American Film Institute's 100 Heroes and Villains list.

In Star Wars Episode IV: A New HopeStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 science fantasy film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga; three later films precede the story in the series' internal chronology. Ground-breaking in its use of special-effects, this, the first Star Wars movie, is one of the most successful films of all time and is generally considered one of the most influential as well. The film ...Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 science fantasy film developed by George Lucas, written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett, and directed by Irvin Kershner. It is the second film released in the Star Wars saga, and the fifth in terms of internal chronology. ...Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Vader is depicted as the cunning, brutal enforcer of the Galactic Empire'sThe Galactic Empire is one of the main factions in the Star Wars universe. It is a tyrannical, xenophobic, galaxy-spanning regime established by the series' lead villain, Palpatine, to replace the Galactic Republic in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Galactic Empire is introduced in A New Hope. The Empire also appears eponymously in The Empire Strikes Back, and in Return of the Jedi. The Empire's origins are explained ...Galactic Empire's rule across the galaxyThe Star Wars galaxy is the fictional setting for the Star Wars franchise. It is referred to in several official publications as the Galaxy or the Known Galaxy. It is unofficially referred as the Galaxy, Far Far Away (GFFA for short) by the fan community due to the opening crawl from the beginning ...the galaxy. A Dark Lord of the SithDark Lord of the Sith is a fictional title created by George Lucas for his Star Wars universe. The Dark Lords of the Sith are acknowledged as the leaders of the Sith Order, and the most powerful Sith of their time. Only one Dark Lord existed at a time until the reign of Lord Kaan, at which point the title was ...Dark Lord of the Sith, Vader serves as Emperor Palpatine'sPalpatine is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He was introduced in the film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and subsequently featured in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) as the Emperor. Palpatine appears in the prequel trilogy as a middle-aged politician in the Galactic ...Emperor Palpatine's right hand, using the dark sideThe dark side of the Force is a prominent concept in the Star Wars universe. It is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and is consistently mentioned in all subsequent Star Wars fiction. The dark side is portrayed as a part of the Force, the mystical power used by the Jedi. In the ...dark side of the ForceIn the fictional Star Wars universe, The Force is a binding, magical and ubiquitous power that is the object of the Jedi and Sith monastic orders.the Force to mercilessly pursue the JediCategory:Fictional knights Category:Fictional martial artists Category:Fictional religious workers Category:Fictional telepaths Category:Jedi religion Category:Star Wars characters ca:Categoria:Jedis cs:Kategorie:Jediové da:Kategori:Jedier es:Categoría:Jedi fr:catégorie:Jedi it:Categoria:Jedi sr:Категорија:ЏедајиJedi and the Rebel AllianceIn the fictional Star Wars universe, the Rebel Alliance, or more formally, the Alliance to Restore the Republic, is an interstellar force formed in direct military opposition to the Galactic Empire. The Alliance was started by a group of Loyalists, who wished to preserve the ideals of the Republic. The primary ...Rebel Alliance to the ends of the galaxy. The prequel trilogyThe prequel trilogy (commonly abbreviated PT by fans) is a term used to describe the three films of the Star Wars saga whose events take place before the original trilogy. They are: *Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace *Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones *Star Wars Episode ...prequel trilogy recounts the heroic rise and tragic fall of Vader's former self, Anakin SkywalkerAnakin Skywalker is the central character in the Star Wars universe.Thornton, Mark. "What is the "Dark Side" and Why Do Some People Choose It?", Ludwig von Mises Institute, 05-13-2005. Retrieved 05-05-2007.Diaz-Granados, Alex. "Character Background: Luke Skywalker: Bespin Duel", Associated Content, ...Anakin Skywalker. Anakin was portrayed by Jake LloydJacob Christopher "Jake" Lloyd (born March 5 1989) is an American actor who gained worldwide fame when he was chosen by George Lucas to play the young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.Jake Lloyd and Hayden ChristensenHayden Christensen is a Canadian actor. He appeared in Canadian television programs when he was young, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s. He moved on to minor acting roles before being praised for his role of Sam in Life as a House. He gained international fame playing the young adult Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars films.Hayden Christensen in the prequel trilogy, while Sebastian ShawSebastian Lewis Shaw (May 29, 1905 – December 23, 1994) was an English film, television and stage actor. Shaw was born in Holt, Norfolk, and educated at Gresham's School, where his father, Geoffrey Shaw, was a music master. He began performing in 1913, and graduated to leading roles on stage in the 1920s. His first season with the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was in 1926 and he was a regular member of the company (by then the RSC) between 1966 and 1976, ...Sebastian Shaw played the role in Return of the JediStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is a 1983 science fantasy film directed by Richard Marquand and written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan. It is the third film released in the Star Wars saga, and the sixth and final in terms of internal chronology. The film is set about one year after Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Luke Skywalker and members of the Rebel Alliance travel to Tatooine to rescue their friend Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt. ...Return of the Jedi.