Jack Purvis

Personal Info

Birthday

July 13, 1937

Day of Death

1997-11-21

(60 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Also Known As

Jackie Purves

Jack Purvis

Biography

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.

Known For

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Return of the Jedi

The Chronicles of Narnia

Brazil

Labyrinth

Willow

The Dark Crystal

Filmography

1990
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
as Golg
1989
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
as Dufflepuds
1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Jeremy / Gustavus
Willow
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
1986
Labyrinth
as Goblin Corps
Mona Lisa
as Busker
1985
Brazil
as Dr. Chapman
1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as Self
Return of the Jedi
as Teebo
1982
The Dark Crystal
as Additional Performer
Ivanhoe
as Jester (uncredited)
1981
Time Bandits
as Wally
1980
The Empire Strikes Back
as Chief Ugnaught
1977
Wombling Free
as Great Uncle Bulgaria
Star Wars
as Chief Jawa