Jack Purvis
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.
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take...
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The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire,...
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Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the...
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When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King...
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The Dark Crystal
as Additional PerformerOn another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard...
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Brazil
as Dr. ChapmanLow-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring...
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Willow
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring...
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Time Bandits
as WallyYoung history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one...
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Jeremy / GustavusAn account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of...
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Mona Lisa
as BuskerGeorge is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of...
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
as DufflepudsYoung Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals...
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Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as SelfGo 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 GolgEustace is sent to a horrible school and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from...
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Wombling Free
as Great Uncle BulgariaThe 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 LeaderPeter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World...
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