About
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.
Known for
Star WarsMovie • 1977
The Empire Strikes BackMovie • 1980
Return of the JediMovie • 1983
The Chronicles of NarniaSeries • 1988
WillowMovie • 1988
LabyrinthMovie • 1986
BrazilMovie • 1985
The Dark CrystalMovie • 1982
The Adventures of Baron MunchausenMovie • 1988
Time BanditsMovie • 1981
IvanhoeMovie • 1982
Mona LisaMovie • 1986