Jack Purvis

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.

Acted Movies

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Director: Terry Gilliam

Writers: Terry Gilliam,

Cast: Bill Paterson, Charles McKeown, Eric Idle, Jack Purvis, John Neville, Jonathan Pryce, Oliver Reed, Sarah Polley, Valentina Cortese, Winston Dennis,

Time Bandits (1981)

Director: Terry Gilliam

Writers: Michael Palin,

Cast: Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Ian Holm, Jack Purvis, John Cleese, Kenny Baker, Malcolm Dixon, Mike Edmonds, Sean Connery, Tiny Ross,