Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Actor

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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Date of Birth: 13 Jul 1937 (88 years)

Place of Birth: London, England, UK

Filmography

Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981EN
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988EN
Star Wars

Star Wars

1977EN
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980EN
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982EN
Brazil

Brazil

1985EN
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990EN
Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

1986EN
Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

1982EN
Willow

Willow

1988EN
Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986EN