Jack Purvis

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.

Jack Purvis is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), The Dark Crystal (1982), Time Bandits (1981), Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Chronicles of Narnia (1988), Labyrinth (1986). The recorded credits span 1977 to 1990, including 15 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.