Deceased
When Did Jack Purvis Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 60Also known asJackie PurvesGenderMaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn13/07/1937Born inLondon, England, UKDied21/11/1997 (aged 60)Died inBusheyWikidataQ3157294 ↗TMDb#132538 ↗
Jack Purvis was a British actor. Purvis had dwarfism, and at 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature. He appeared in three of filmmaker Terry Gilliam's early fantasy films, with significant roles in Time Bandits and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as well as a role in each film of the original trilogy in filmmaker George Lucas's Star Wars.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron MunchausenMovie | Jeremy / Gustavus | 51 |
| 1988 | WillowMovie | Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited) | 51 |
| 1986 | LabyrinthMovie | Goblin Corps | 49 |
| 1986 | Mona LisaMovie | Brighton Busker | 49 |
| 1985 | BrazilMovie | Dr. Chapman | 48 |
| 1983 | Return of the JediMovie | Teebo | 46 |
| 1983 | Classic Creatures: Return of the JediMovie | Self | 46 |
| 1982 | IvanhoeMovie | Jester (uncredited) | 45 |
| 1982 | The Dark CrystalMovie | Additional Performer | 45 |
| 1981 | Time BanditsMovie | Wally | 44 |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes BackMovie | Chief Ugnaught | 43 |
| 1977 | Star WarsMovie | Chief Jawa | 40 |
| 1977 | Wombling FreeMovie | Great Uncle Bulgaria | 40 |