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Jack Purvis
Actor 1937 - 1997

Jack Purvis

London, England, UK

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... Read full bio →

Featured Characters

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13 roles
Shot from Star Wars
Character Chief Jawa

Star Wars

1977

Shot from Brazil
Character Dr. Chapman

Brazil

1985

Shot from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Character Teebo
Title screen of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back No snapshots yet
Character Chief Ugnaught
The Silver Chair No snapshots yet
Character Golg
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader No snapshots yet
Character Dufflepuds
Title screen of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen No snapshots yet
Character Jeremy / Gustavus
Title screen of Willow No snapshots yet
Character Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Willow

1988

Title screen of Labyrinth No snapshots yet
Character Goblin Corps

Labyrinth

1986

Title screen of Mona Lisa No snapshots yet
Character Brighton Busker

Mona Lisa

1986

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi No snapshots yet
Character Self
Title screen of The Dark Crystal No snapshots yet
Character Additional Performer
Title screen of Time Bandits No snapshots yet
Character Wally

Filmography

Every title this person appears in

13 titles
The Silver Chair
The Silver Chair 1990
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader 1989
Willow
Willow 1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1988
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa 1986
Labyrinth
Labyrinth 1986
Brazil
Brazil 1985
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi 1983
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal 1982
Time Bandits
Time Bandits 1981
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1980
Star Wars
Star Wars 1977

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