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Jack Purvis

Jul 13, 1937 - Nov 21, 1997 (60 years old) in London, England, UK

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

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Star Wars
Chief Jawa
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The Empire Strikes Back
Chief Ugnaught
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Return of the Jedi
Teebo
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Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
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Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
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Brazil
Dr. Chapman
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The Dark Crystal
Additional Performer
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The Chronicles of Narnia
Dufflepud
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Time Bandits
Wally
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Ivanhoe
Jester (uncredited)

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