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Jack Purvis

Acting
Known For

60 Years Old

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.

Born

London, England, UK on 13th July 1937

Died

21st November 1997

All Credits

The Chronicles of Narnia Image
The Chronicles of Narnia
Golg
The Chronicles of Narnia Image
The Chronicles of Narnia
Dufflepud
Star Wars Image
Star Wars
Chief Jawa
The Empire Strikes Back Image
The Empire Strikes Back
Chief Ugnaught
Return of the Jedi Image
Return of the Jedi
Teebo
Labyrinth Image
Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
Willow Image
Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Brazil Image
Brazil
Dr. Chapman
The Dark Crystal Image
The Dark Crystal
Additional Performer
Time Bandits Image
Time Bandits
Wally
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Image
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Jeremy / Gustavus
Ivanhoe Image
Ivanhoe
Jester (uncredited)
Mona Lisa Image
Mona Lisa
Busker
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair Image
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Golg
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Image
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Dufflepuds
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi Image
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Self
Wombling Free Image
Wombling Free
Great Uncle Bulgaria