Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
14
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 13, 1937 ( 60 years old )
Place of Birth
London, England, UK
Also Known As
Jackie Purves
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.
Known For
Star Wars
1977-05-25The Empire Strikes Back
1980-05-20Time Bandits
1981-07-13Return of the Jedi
1983-05-25Mona Lisa
1986-06-13Brazil
1985-02-20The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988-12-07Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983-11-21