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who plays darth vader in the return of the jedi
Although David Prowse played the costumed scenes and James Earl Jones voiced Darth Vader, Sebastian Shaw was cast in a single scene.
what was the scene in which Sebastian Shaw played Darth Vader
Sebastian Shaw was cast in a single scene aboard the second Death Star when Luke Skywalker unmasks his dying father.
why was Sebastian Shaw picked for the role of Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi
Since the scene was unquestionably the emotional climax of the film, the casting crew sought an experienced actor for the role.

Question: did being in Star Wars boost his popularity
Self-contained rewrite: did being in Star Wars boost Sebastian Shaw's popularity