Jack Purvis
Biography
Jack Purvis works in acting. Born July 13, 1937 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Star Wars (1977) as Chief Jawa
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Chief Ugnaught
- Labyrinth (1986) as Goblin Corps
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Teebo
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as Dufflepud
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as Golg
- Willow (1988) as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
- Brazil (1985) as Dr. Chapman
- The Dark Crystal (1982) as Additional Performer
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) as Jeremy / Gustavus
- Time Bandits (1981) as Wally
- Mona Lisa (1986) as Brighton Busker
- Ivanhoe (1982) as Jester (uncredited)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990) as Golg
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) as Dufflepuds
- Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) as Self
- Wombling Free (1977) as Great Uncle Bulgaria
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What movies or TV shows is Jack Purvis best known for?
Jack Purvis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Labyrinth (1986), Return of the Jedi (1983).
When and where was Jack Purvis born?
Jack Purvis was born on July 13, 1937 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jack Purvis have?
Jack Purvis has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 1990.
What is Jack Purvis's background in cinema and television?
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 Gill...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Chief Ugnaught — aged about 42
- Star Wars (1977) as Chief Jawa — aged about 39
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Teebo — aged about 45
- Brazil (1985) as Dr. Chapman — aged about 47
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as Dufflepud — aged about 50
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as Golg — aged about 50
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