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Personal Info

Birth date

1937-07-13 (88 Years)

Day of death

1997-11-21

Gender

Male

Known for

Acting

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.

Filmography

Acting

1990The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair as Golg

1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader as Dufflepuds

1988The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as Jeremy / Gustavus

1988The Chronicles of Narnia (1, 1 Episode) as Dufflepud, Golg

1988Willow as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

1986Labyrinth as Goblin Corps

1986Mona Lisa as Busker

1985Brazil as Dr. Chapman

1983Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi as Self

1983Return of the Jedi as Teebo

1982The Dark Crystal as Additional Performer

1982Ivanhoe as Jester (uncredited)

1981Time Bandits as Wally

1980The Empire Strikes Back as Chief Ugnaught

1977Wombling Free as Great Uncle Bulgaria

1977Star Wars as Chief Jawa