About
Jack Purvis
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 1990 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair | Actor | Golg | 59 Average |
| 1989 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Actor | Dufflepuds | 59 Average |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Actor | Jeremy / Gustavus | 65 Fair |
| 1988 | Willow | Actor | Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited) | 67 Fair |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | Actor | Goblin Corps | 70 Good |
| 1986 | Mona Lisa | Actor | Busker | 62 Fair |
| 1985 | Brazil | Actor | Dr. Chapman | 74 Good |
| 1983 | Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Actor | Teebo | 78 Good |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | Actor | Additional Performer | 67 Fair |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Actor | Wally | 63 Fair |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Actor | Chief Ugnaught | 83 Very good |
| 1977 | Wombling Free | Actor | Great Uncle Bulgaria | 59 Average |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Actor | Chief Jawa | 81 Very good |