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 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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Character: Golg
MOVIE • 1990
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Character: Dufflepuds
MOVIE • 1989
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Character: Jeremy / Gustavus
MOVIE • 1988
The Chronicles of Narnia
Character: Dufflepud
TV • 1988
The Chronicles of Narnia
Character: Golg
TV • 1988
Willow
Character: Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1988
Labyrinth
Character: Goblin Corps
MOVIE • 1986
Mona Lisa
Character: Busker
MOVIE • 1986
Brazil
Character: Dr. Chapman
MOVIE • 1985
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1983
Return of the Jedi
Character: Teebo
MOVIE • 1983
The Dark Crystal
Character: Additional Performer
MOVIE • 1982
Ivanhoe
Character: Jester (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1982
Time Bandits
Character: Wally
MOVIE • 1981
The Empire Strikes Back
Character: Chief Ugnaught
MOVIE • 1980
Wombling Free
Character: Great Uncle Bulgaria
MOVIE • 1977
Star Wars
Character: Chief Jawa
MOVIE • 1977