Jack Purvis
Acting Born Jul 13, 1937 London, England, UK 17 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- 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