Biography
Jack Purvis 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 in November 1997 at the age of 60.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 15
TV Shows 1
self 1
('Stay' & 'Little Girls')
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989)
Movie
Jeremy / Gustavus
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Movie
5.8
Dufflepud Leader
The Chronicles of Narnia (1988)
TV
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Willow (1988)
Movie
7
Goblin Corps
Labyrinth (1986)
Movie
6.9
Busker
Mona Lisa (1986)
Movie
2
Dr. Chapman
Brazil (1985)
Movie
5.53
Additional Performer
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Movie
5.6
Chief Ugnaught
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Movie
6.02
Great Uncle Bulgaria
Wombling Free (1977)
Movie
Chief Jawa
Star Wars (1977)
Movie
6.1
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1937-07-13
Deathday1997-11-21 (60 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsJackie Purves
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