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Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Acting
1937(UK)-1997
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.

Acts in

  • Star Wars
  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
  • Time Bandits
  • Return of the Jedi
  • Mona Lisa
  • Brazil
  • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
  • Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
  • Willow
  • Labyrinth
  • The Dark Crystal
  • Wombling Free
  • Ivanhoe