Jack Purvis
- Acting
- July 13, 1937 · London, England, UK
- November 21, 1997
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
Filmography
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair · Golg
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader · Dufflepuds
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Jeremy / Gustavus
- The Chronicles of Narnia · Dufflepud, Golg
- Willow · Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
- Labyrinth · Goblin Corps
- Mona Lisa · Brighton Busker
- Brazil · Dr. Chapman
- Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi · Self
- Return of the Jedi · Teebo
- The Dark Crystal · Additional Performer
- Ivanhoe · Jester (uncredited)
- Time Bandits · Wally
- The Empire Strikes Back · Chief Ugnaught
- Wombling Free · Great Uncle Bulgaria
- Star Wars · Chief Jawa