He appeared in this role from 1967 through 1990 and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 for his work as the character. Prowse also made a name for himself in the UK for his time as the Green Cross Code Man, a superhero-like character that was used in PSAs to help children cross the street safely. In his last role as Frankenstein's monster, he acted alongside Grand Moff Tarkin actor Peter Cushing. He portrayed the Frankenstein monster in 1967's Casino Royale, 1970's The Horror of Frankensten, and 1974's Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell. He even stared as "The Mighty Tonka" in a toy commercial directed by Ridley Scott. He and his 6-foot-7-frame began acting with appearances on The Beverly Hillbillies, The Saint, and Doctor Who. Universe bodybuilding title in 1960 and then winning the British weightlifting championship from 1962-1964. He ended up actually having osteoarthritis, but these early complications didn't prevent him from training and competing for the Mr. has passed away at the age of 85." Prowse was born on July 1, 1935, in Bristol, England and was misdiagnosed with tuberculosis of the knee and had to wear a leg splint for four years as a young child. Prowse's agent Thomas Bowington confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died early morning on Saturday, November 28, following "a short illness." Bowington Management also shared the news on Twitter, saying "It's with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world, to announce that our client DAVE PROWSE M.B.E.
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