Jack Purvis

Actor

Born: July 13, 1937 (60 years old)

Died: November 21, 1997

Place of birth: London, England, UK

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.

Filmography (15)

• Star Wars (1977, ★ 8.2)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980, ★ 8.4)
• Return of the Jedi (1983, ★ 7.9)
• Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, ★ 8.8)
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989, ★ 5.7)
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990, ★ 6.4)
• Time Bandits (1981, ★ 6.6)
• Mona Lisa (1986, ★ 6.9)
• Brazil (1985, ★ 7.7)
• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988, ★ 7)
• Willow (1988, ★ 7)
• Labyrinth (1986, ★ 7.3)
• The Dark Crystal (1982, ★ 7.1)
• The Chronicles of Narnia (1988, ★ 7.5)
• Ivanhoe (1982, ★ 6.3)