Prowse (surname)

Prowse is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Albert Prowse Albert Perkins Prowse (December 24, 1858 – June 20, 1925) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He represented 4th Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1899 to 1900, from 1904 to 1919 ...

(1858–1925), Canadian political figure *

Andrew Prowse Andrew Prowse was an Australian editor, writer and director of film and television. He was nominated for Best Editing at the 1986 AFI Awards for ''Playing Beatie Bow''. Prowse was also co-producer of the 2014 telemovie '' INXS: Never Tear Us Ap ...

(fl. 1980s–present), Australian film and TV director *

Benjamin Charles Prowse Benjamin Charles Prowse (10 December 1862 – 22 February 1930) was a Canadian merchant and politician. He was born near Charlottetown, the son of William Prowse and attended public school there. He worked as a clerk for a dry goods firm t ...

(1862–1930), Canadian political figure *

Charles Bertie Prowse Brigadier-General Charles Bertie Prowse, DSO (23 June 1869 – 1 July 1916) was a British Army officer. He joined the militia battalion of Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) Regiment in 1889 and transferred to a regular battalion in 1892 ...

(1869–1916), British Army officer *

Daniel Woodley Prowse Daniel Woodley Prowse, (September 12, 1834 – January 27, 1914) was a lawyer, politician, judge, historian, essayist, and office holder. Born in Port de Grave, Newfoundland (now Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), he was the fourth of the ...

(1834–1914), Canadian political figure *

David Prowse David Charles Prowse (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English actor, bodybuilder and weightlifter. He portrayed Darth Vader (voiced by American actor James Earl Jones) in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy and a manservant in Stanle ...

(1935–2020), British athlete and actor *

David Prowse (politician) David John Prowse (born 10 March 1941), a former Australian politician, was the first Speaker of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, serving between 1989 and 1992. Elected at the 1989 general election to the inaugural multi- ...

(born 1941), Australian political figure *

Edgar Prowse Edgar Wylie Prowse (22 March 1905 – 2 June 1977) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Western Australia from 1962 to 1973, representing the Country Party. He was a farmer before entering politics. Early life Prowse was bo ...

(1905–1977), Australian political figure * George Prowse (1896–1918), British sailor who won a Victoria Cross in World War I *

Heydon Prowse Heydon Prowse (born February 1981) is a British activist, journalist, satirist, director and comedian. He is best known for writing and performing in BBC Three's Bafta-winning ''The Revolution Will Be Televised'' alongside Jolyon Rubinstein. As ...

(born 1981), British journalist and actor *

Ian Prowse Ian Prowse (born 10 January 1964) is an English singer-songwriter, currently frontman of Amsterdam (band), Amsterdam and previously of Pele (English band), Pele. Biography Pele Prowse formed Pele (English band), Pele in 1989 along with Dally (d ...

(fl. 1990s–present), British musician *

James Harper Prowse James Harper Prowse Jr. (November 3, 1913 – September 27, 1976), was a politician, barrister and solicitor from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1945 to 1959, first as an independent and then as a Liberal ...

(1913–1976), Canadian political figure *

Jane Prowse Jane Prowse writes and directs theatre and television. Her play, '' A Round-Heeled Woman'', is a stage adaptation of Jane Juska's book ''A Round-Heeled Woman: My Late-Life Adventures in Sex and Romance''. The play starred multi-award winning ac ...

(fl. 1990s–present), US playwright and author *

John Prowse John Henry Prowse (16 June 1871 – 20 May 1944) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelong, New South Wales, he was educated at public schools and then at Kings College, Melbourne. He became an insurance agent and then a station owner in Wes ...

(1871–1944), Australian political figure *

Juliet Prowse Juliet Anne Prowse (September 25, 1936 – September 14, 1996) was a dancer and actress whose four-decade career included stage, television and film. She was raised in South Africa, where her family emigrated after World War II. Known for her ...

(1936–1996), South African-American dancer and actress *

Lemuel E. Prowse Lemuel Ezra Prowse (February 2, 1858 – December 17, 1925) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 5th Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1893 to 1900 as a Liberal member and ...

(1858–1925), Canadian political figure *

Philip Prowse Philip Prowse (born 29 December 1937) is a stage director and designer, and was one of the triumvirate of directors at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, from 1970 until 2004. Early life and education Prowse was born in England on 29 Dece ...

(born 1937), Scottish theatre director *

Robert Henry Prowse Robert Henry Prowse (1828 – 1924) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Burgeo-LaPoile in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1855 to 1859. He was born in Port de Grave, the son of Robert Prow ...

(1828–1924), Canadian political figure * Samuel Prowse (1835–1902), Canadian political figure *

Thomas Prowse (MP) Thomas William Lemuel Prowse (August 31, 1888 – November 2, 1973) was a businessman and was the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1950 to 1958. The son of Lemuel Ezra Prowse and Frances J. Stanley, he was born and educate ...

, MP for

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from 1740 to 1767 *

Thomas William Lemuel Prowse Thomas William Lemuel Prowse (August 31, 1888 – November 2, 1973) was a businessman and was the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1950 to 1958. The son of Lemuel Ezra Prowse and Frances J. Stanley, he was born and educat ...

(1888–1973), Canadian political figure *

William Prowse William Prowse CB (1752 – 23 March 1826) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Rising from humble origins and joining the navy as an a ...

(1752–1826), British naval officer *

William Jeffrey Prowse William Jeffrey Prowse, often known as Jeff Prowse (6 May 1839 – 17 April 1870) was an English journalist, poet, humorist and lyricist. Family An only child born in Torquay, Devon, he resided with his uncle, the shipbroker John Sparke Prowse i ...

(1839–1870), British author Fictional characters: * Emily Prowse, character in the television series ''Jericho'' *

Jonah Prowse This is a list of characters from the television series '' Jericho'', which premiered in 2006 on CBS in the United States. Main characters Jake Green * Portrayed by Skeet Ulrich * Appears in: ''Season 1'', ''Season 2'' * Status: Alive Johnst ...

, character in the television series ''Jericho'' {{surname, Prowse