Bob Anderson, sword-fighting master – a life in clips

The Master of Ballantrae Bob Anderson: stunts, coaching The first film Anderson worked on, The Master of Ballantrae stars Errol Flynn as Jamie Durie, a Highlander who fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie and then went off to become a pirate. You don't see much sword-fighting in this clip, but you get the idea. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Bob Anderson: stunt performer Anderson's role in the Star Wars series went unrecognised at first, until Mark Hamill, the actor who played Luke Skywalker, revealed all. "It was always supposed to be a secret, but I finally told (director) George (Lucas) I didn't think it was fair any more," he said in an interview with Starlog magazine in 1983. "Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. It's ridiculous to preserve the myth that it's all done by one man." The Princess Bride Bob Anderson: sword master With a clink-clink-swish, this scene from Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride demonstrates sword-fighting at its swashbuckling best, complete with witty banter and moustaches. Die Another Day Bob Anderson: sword master A sword fight should not be confined to just one room. Ideally it should spill out onto a high staircase, disturb groups of alarmed tourists, continue onto a cafe terrace and end with at least one person in a fountain, as it does here. If you can rip an old painting and your opponent's T-shirt along the way, so much the better. Bonus points for the comedy "boing" when one sword gets stuck in the wall. Bravo. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Bob Anderson: additional sword master "Do you think that's wise, boy? Crossing blades with a pirate?" Jack Sparrow is impressed with Will Turner's skills in this scene, and while that red-hot sword tip may make Captain Sparrow's eyes water, at least it doesn't make his eyeliner run. The Mask of Zorro Bob Anderson: sword master And it's Zorro, the ultimate sword-fighting hero. This movie picked up plenty of award nominations, including one for best fight scene.