Jack Purvis
Actor
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
The Empire Strikes Back
as Chief Ugnaught 1980
Return of the Jedi
as Teebo 1983
Brazil
as Dr. Chapman 1985
Labyrinth
as Goblin Corps 1986
Willow
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited) 1988
The Dark Crystal
as Additional Performer 1982
Time Bandits
as Wally 1981
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Jeremy / Gustavus 1988
Mona Lisa
as Busker 1986
Ivanhoe
as Jester (uncredited) 1982
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
as Dufflepuds 1989
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
as Golg 1990
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as Self 1983