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Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis (July 13, 1937 - November 21, 1997) was a British film actor. Purvis was a dwarf, and thus was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature. Purvis appeared as a different alien creature in each of the three films of the original Star Wars trilogy, and also appeared in three of director Terry Gilliam's early fantasy films: Time Bandits, Brazil, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Several years before his death, Purvis became quadriplegic after breaking his neck in a car

Born

Jul 13, 1937

London, England, UK

Died

Nov 21, 1997

Known For

Acting

Movies

15 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.6

Known For

Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 • as Chief Jawa
★ 8.2
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 • as Chief Ugnaught
★ 8.4
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 • as Teebo
★ 7.9
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
1986 • as Goblin Corps
★ 7.3
Willow
Willow
1988 • as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Brazil
Brazil
1985 • as Dr. Chapman
★ 7.7
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988 • as Jeremy / Gustavus
★ 7.0
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
1982 • as Additional Performer
★ 7.2
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
1981 • as Wally
★ 6.6
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa
1986 • as Brighton Busker
★ 6.9
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
1982 • as Jester (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Wombling Free
Wombling Free
1977 • as Great Uncle Bulgaria
★ 9.7