Jack Purvis

actor • special_effects • soundtrack

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 fant...

Born: July 13, 1937 in London, England, UK

Died: November 21, 1997 (age 60)

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Known For

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Return of the Jedi

Movies & TV Credits

17 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The Silver Chair TV Show	6.9	Actor	Golg	1990
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader TV Show	6.7	Actor	Dufflepuds	1989
Willow Movie	7.4	Actor	Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)	1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Movie	7.3	Actor	Jeremy / Gustavus	1988
The Chronicles of Narnia TV Show	—	Actor	Golg(1 Episode)	1988
The Chronicles of Narnia TV Show	—	Actor	Dufflepud(1 Episode)	1988
Labyrinth Movie	7.5	Actor	Goblin Corps	1986
Mona Lisa Movie	7.4	Actor	Busker	1986
Brazil Movie	8.0	Actor	Dr. Chapman	1985
Return of the Jedi Movie	8.4	Actor	Teebo	1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi Movie	7.2	Actor	Self	1983
The Dark Crystal Movie	7.3	Actor	Additional Performer	1982
Ivanhoe Movie	6.5	Actor	Jester (uncredited)	1982
Time Bandits Movie	7.1	Actor	Wally	1981
The Empire Strikes Back Movie	8.8	Actor	Chief Ugnaught	1980
Star Wars Movie	8.7	Actor	Chief Jawa	1977
Wombling Free Movie	4.7	Actor	Great Uncle Bulgaria	1977

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Jack Purvis

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Brazil

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Return of the Jedi

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