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Jack Purvis was a British film actor. Purvis was a dwarf, and at 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature. He appeared in three of director Terry Gilliam's early fantasy films, with significant roles in Time Bandits and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
Born
Tuesday, 13 July 1937
Died
Friday, 21 November 1997
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Directors | Wally | 1999 |
The Silver Chair | Golg | 1990 |
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Dufflepud Leader / Dufflepud | 1989 |
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Gustavus / Jeremy | 1988 |
Willow | Nelwyn Band Member | 1988 |
Labyrinth | Goblin Corps | 1986 |
Mona Lisa | Brighton Busker / Busker | 1986 |
Brazil | Dr. Chapman | 1985 |
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Himself / Teebo / Self | 1983 |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Teebo | 1983 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Directors | Wally | 1999 |
The Silver Chair | Golg | 1990 |
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Dufflepud Leader / Dufflepud | 1989 |
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Gustavus / Jeremy | 1988 |
Willow | Nelwyn Band Member | 1988 |
Labyrinth | Goblin Corps | 1986 |
Mona Lisa | Brighton Busker / Busker | 1986 |
Brazil | Dr. Chapman | 1985 |
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Himself / Teebo / Self | 1983 |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Teebo | 1983 |
The Dark Crystal | Additional Performer | 1982 |
Ivanhoe | Jester | 1982 |
Time Bandits | Wally | 1981 |
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Chief Ugnaught | 1980 |
Not the Nine O'Clock News | Boxer on the Television | 1979 |
This Old House | Himself - Architect | 1979 |
3-2-1 | Self - Guest Star | 1978 |
Wombling Free | Great Uncle Bulgaria | 1977 |
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Chief Jawa | 1977 |
The Goodies | Dwarf (as Jackie Purves) | 1970 |