Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

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Jack Purvis

Actor 1937-07-13 London, England, UK

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 accident. He died i...

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FILMOGRAPHY

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Star Wars

1977 · Chief Jawa

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · Chief Ugnaught

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983 · Teebo

Brazil

Brazil

1985 · Dr. Chapman

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986 · Goblin Corps

Willow

Willow

1988 · Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982 · Additional Performer

Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981 · Wally

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988 · Jeremy / Gustavus

Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

1986 · Brighton Busker

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

1982 · Jester (uncredited)

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia

1988 · Dufflepud

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

1989 · Dufflepuds

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983 · Self

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

1990 · Golg

Wombling Free

Wombling Free

1977 · Great Uncle Bulgaria