Jack Purvis

Actor

Biography

Jack Purvis 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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth London, England, UK

Birthday 1937-07-13

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Filmography by Year

1990

1989

1988

1986

1985

1983

1982

1981

1980

1977