Jack Purvis

Born: 1937-07-13

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.


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as Chief Jawa
Released: 1977-05-25

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take...

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as Teebo
Released: 1983-05-25

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the...

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as Goblin Corps
Released: 1986-06-27

When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King...

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as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Released: 1988-05-20

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring...

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as Chief Ugnaught
Released: 1980-05-20

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire,...

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Time Bandits

as Wally
Released: 1981-07-13

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one...

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Brazil

as Dr. Chapman
Released: 1985-02-20

Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring...

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The Dark Crystal

as Additional Performer
Released: 1982-12-17

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard...

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Mona Lisa

as Busker
Released: 1986-06-13

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of...

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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as Jeremy / Gustavus
Released: 1988-12-07

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of...

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Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

as Self
Released: 1983-11-21

Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is...

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

as Golg
Released: 1990-11-18

Eustace is sent to a horrible school and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from...

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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

as Dufflepuds
Released: 1989-11-19

Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals...

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Wombling Free

as Great Uncle Bulgaria
Released: 1977-12-31

The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the...

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The Chronicles of Narnia

as Dufflepud Leader
First aired: 1988-11-13

Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World...

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