Known For
Acting
Born
Jul 13, 1937
Died
Nov 21, 1997
Place of Birth
London, England, UK
Credits
16 titles
Jack Purvis
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Golg
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Dufflepuds
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Jeremy / Gustavus
The Chronicles of Narnia
Dufflepud
Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
Mona Lisa
Brighton Busker
Brazil
Dr. Chapman
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Self
Return of the Jedi
Teebo
The Dark Crystal
Additional Performer
Ivanhoe
Jester (uncredited)
Time Bandits
Wally
The Empire Strikes Back
Chief Ugnaught
Wombling Free
Great Uncle Bulgaria
Star Wars
Chief Jawa