Person
Jack Purvis
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthday
- 1937-07-13
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Gender
- Male
- Died
- 1997-11-21
- Popularity
- 1
Also known as: Jackie Purves
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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.
