Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

13/07/1937

Day of Death

21/11/1997
(60) years old

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... Read More

Filmography

Cast

1988

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as Jeremy / Gustavus

1988

Willow

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

1986

Labyrinth

as Goblin Corps

1986

Mona Lisa

as Busker

1985

Brazil

as Dr. Chapman

1983

Return of the Jedi

as Teebo

1982

The Dark Crystal

as Additional Performer

1982

Ivanhoe

as Jester (uncredited)

1981

Time Bandits

as Wally

1980

The Empire Strikes Back

as Chief Ugnaught

1977

Wombling Free

as Great Uncle Bulgaria

1977

Star Wars

as Chief Jawa