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Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Birthday: 1937-07-13 | Place of Birth: London, England, UK

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1989
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as    Jeremy / Gustavus

1981
Time Bandits

as    Wally