Jack Purvis
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1937-07-13 - 1997-11-21
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Also Known As: Jackie Purves
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.
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Known For
1977Star Wars
1980The Empire Strikes Back
1983Return of the Jedi
1986Labyrinth
1988The Chronicles of Narnia
1988The Chronicles of Narnia
1988Willow
1985Brazil
1988The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1982The Dark Crystal
1981Time Bandits
1986Mona Lisa
1982Ivanhoe
1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1990The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
1983Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1977