Jack Purvis

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

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Labyrinth

Return of the Jedi

Willow

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia

Brazil

All Movies (15)

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair1990 · as Golg
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader1989 · as Dufflepuds
• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen1988 · as Jeremy / Gustavus
• Willow1988 · as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
• Labyrinth1986 · as Goblin Corps
• Mona Lisa1986 · as Brighton Busker
• Brazil1985 · as Dr. Chapman
• Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi1983 · as Self
• Return of the Jedi1983 · as Teebo
• The Dark Crystal1982 · as Additional Performer
• Ivanhoe1982 · as Jester (uncredited)
• Time Bandits1981 · as Wally
• The Empire Strikes Back1980 · as Chief Ugnaught
• Wombling Free1977 · as Great Uncle Bulgaria
• Star Wars1977 · as Chief Jawa

All TV Shows (2)

• The Chronicles of Narnia1988 · as Dufflepud
• The Chronicles of Narnia1988 · as Golg