Jack Purvis
Known for Acting · 16 credits
- Born
- 1937-07-13
- Died
- 1997-11-21
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Jackie Purves
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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (15)
Star Wars
1977
as Chief Jawa
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
as Chief Ugnaught
Return of the Jedi
1983
as Teebo
Labyrinth
1986
as Goblin Corps
Willow
1988
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Brazil
1985
as Dr. Chapman
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
as Jeremy / Gustavus
Time Bandits
1981
as Wally
The Dark Crystal
1982
as Additional Performer
Mona Lisa
1986
as Brighton Busker
Ivanhoe
1982
as Jester (uncredited)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1989
as Dufflepuds
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
1990
as Golg
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983
as Self
Wombling Free
1977
as Great Uncle Bulgaria
About Jack Purvis
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… With 16 credits spanning from 1977 to 1990, Jack Purvis has appeared in 15 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Jack Purvis Movies
- Star Wars (1977) — as Chief Jawa
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — as Chief Ugnaught
- Return of the Jedi (1983) — as Teebo
- Labyrinth (1986) — as Goblin Corps
- Willow (1988) — as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
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