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Jack Purvis
Acting · 1937–1997 · London, England, UK
Biography
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 in November 1997 at the age of 60.
Known for
Star Wars
Chief Jawa
The Empire Strikes Back
Chief Ugnaught
Return of the Jedi
Teebo
The Chronicles of Narnia
Dufflepud
Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
Brazil
Dr. Chapman
Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
The Dark Crystal
Additional Performer
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Jeremy / Gustavus
Time Bandits
Wally
Filmography
- 1990The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver ChairGolg
- 1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderDufflepuds
- 1988The Adventures of Baron MunchausenJeremy / Gustavus
- 1988The Chronicles of NarniaDufflepud
- 1988WillowNelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
- 1986LabyrinthGoblin Corps
- 1986Mona LisaBrighton Busker
- 1985BrazilDr. Chapman
- 1983Classic Creatures: Return of the JediSelf
- 1983Return of the JediTeebo
- 1982The Dark CrystalAdditional Performer
- 1982IvanhoeJester (uncredited)
- 1981Time BanditsWally
- 1980The Empire Strikes BackChief Ugnaught
- 1977Wombling FreeGreat Uncle Bulgaria
- 1977Star WarsChief Jawa
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