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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.

Known For

5.9

Golg

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

1990

5.4

Dufflepuds

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

1989

7.0

Jeremy / Gustavus

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988

7.4

Dufflepud

The Chronicles of Narnia

1988

7.4

Golg

The Chronicles of Narnia

1988

7.0

Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Willow

1988

7.3

Goblin Corps

Labyrinth

1986

6.9

Busker

Mona Lisa

1986

7.7

Dr. Chapman

Brazil

1985

8.5

Self

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983

Credits

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

as Golg

1990

5.9

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

as Dufflepuds

1989

5.4

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as Jeremy / Gustavus

1988

7.0

The Chronicles of Narnia

as Dufflepud

1988

7.4

The Chronicles of Narnia

as Golg

1988

7.4

Willow

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

1988

7.0

Labyrinth

as Goblin Corps

1986

7.3

Mona Lisa

as Busker

1986

6.9

Brazil

as Dr. Chapman

1985

7.7

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

as Self

1983

8.5

Return of the Jedi

as Teebo

1983

7.9

The Dark Crystal

as Additional Performer

1982

7.1

Ivanhoe

as Jester (uncredited)

1982

6.3

Time Bandits

as Wally

1981

6.6

The Empire Strikes Back

as Chief Ugnaught

1980

8.4

Wombling Free

as Great Uncle Bulgaria

1977

9.5

Star Wars

as Chief Jawa

1977

8.2