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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Star Wars (1977) — Chief Jawa
2. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Chief Ugnaught
3. Return of the Jedi (1983) — Teebo
4. Brazil (1985) — Dr. Chapman
5. Labyrinth (1986) — Goblin Corps
6. Willow (1988) — Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
7. The Dark Crystal (1982) — Additional Performer
8. Time Bandits (1981) — Wally
9. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) — Jeremy / Gustavus
10. Mona Lisa (1986) — Brighton Busker
11. Ivanhoe (1982) — Jester (uncredited)
12. The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) — Dufflepud
13. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) — Dufflepuds
14. Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) — Self
15. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990) — Golg
16. Wombling Free (1977) — Great Uncle Bulgaria