Jack Purvis
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1937-07-13 · London, England, UK
- Died
- 1997-11-21
Known for
- Star Wars (1977) — Chief Jawa
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Chief Ugnaught
- Return of the Jedi (1983) — Teebo
- Brazil (1985) — Dr. Chapman
- Labyrinth (1986) — Goblin Corps
- Willow (1988) — Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
- The Dark Crystal (1982) — Additional Performer
- Time Bandits (1981) — Wally
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) — Jeremy / Gustavus
- Mona Lisa (1986) — Brighton Busker
- Ivanhoe (1982) — Jester (uncredited)
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) — Dufflepud
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) — Dufflepuds
- Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) — Self
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990) — Golg
- Wombling Free (1977) — Great Uncle Bulgaria