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Jack Purvis
London, England, UK
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…
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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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1990
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Movie Golg
- 1989
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1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Movie Jeremy / Gustavus
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1988
The Chronicles of Narnia
TV show Dufflepud
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1988
Willow
Movie Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
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1986
Labyrinth
Movie Goblin Corps
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1986
Mona Lisa
Movie Brighton Busker
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1985
Brazil
Movie Dr. Chapman
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1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Movie Self
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1983
Return of the Jedi
Movie Teebo
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1982
The Dark Crystal
Movie Additional Performer
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1982
Ivanhoe
Movie Jester (uncredited)
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1981
Time Bandits
Movie Wally
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1980
The Empire Strikes Back
Movie Chief Ugnaught
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1977
Wombling Free
Movie Great Uncle Bulgaria
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1977
Star Wars
Movie Chief Jawa
