Jack Purvis
Born July 13, 1937 (Age: 88)
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London, England, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
1990
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as Golg
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Age: 53
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
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as Jeremy / Gustavus
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Age: 51
Willow
1988
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as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
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Age: 50
Labyrinth
1986
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as Goblin Corps
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Age: 48
Mona Lisa
1986
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as Busker
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Age: 48
Brazil
1985
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as Dr. Chapman
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Age: 47
Return of the Jedi
1983
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as Teebo
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Age: 45
The Dark Crystal
1982
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as Additional Performer
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Age: 45
Time Bandits
1981
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as Wally
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Age: 44
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
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as Chief Ugnaught
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Age: 42
Star Wars
1977
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as Chief Jawa
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Age: 39