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Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Actor · born 13 July 1937 · 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 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.

Where to start: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

As actor 15

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jack Purvis movie?

By viewer score, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) at 8.4/10.

What are Jack Purvis’s most popular movies?

Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi.

How many movies has Jack Purvis made?

15 films on TMDB, 15 as actor.

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