Darth Vader is approximately 6 feet 7 to 6 feet 8 inches tall (about 2.03 meters) when fully armored with his boots and helmet on. This height includes the suit's enhancements designed to make him appear more imposing. The actor David Prowse, who physically portrayed Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, was about 6 feet 6 inches tall, and the suit added about 1 to 2 inches to his height
. Before becoming Darth Vader and wearing the suit, Anakin Skywalker was around 6 feet tall, as portrayed by Hayden Christensen in the prequel trilogy. The suit not only increased Vader's height but was also necessary for his survival after severe injuries
