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Jack Purvis (13 July 1937 – 21 November 1997) was a British film actor. Purvis had dwarfism, and at 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature.
YearTitleRole1966Snow White and the Seven DwarfsBashful1969Popdownmini photographer19771977Jack Purvis (1937-1997) was a British actor who appeared in films such as Time Bandits, Brazil and Star Wars. He also worked as a special effects artist and a performer on soundtracks.
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- London, England, UK
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- Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Jack Purvis was a British actor who appeared in films such as Time Bandits, Brazil and Star Wars. He was born in 1937, married Marjie Purvis and died in 1997.
- July 13, 1937
- November 11, 1997
Nov 21, 1997 · 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 ...
Jack Purvis was a British actor who appeared in Star Wars, Time Bandits and Brazil. He died in 1997 at the age of 60 and was married to Marjie Purvis.
Jan 22, 2024 · Jason Purvis shares how his father, Jack Purvis, played different characters in the original Star Wars trilogy and how it influenced his own career in filmmaking. Learn about the behind-the-scenes stories, the lessons of storytelling, and the legacy of Star Wars.
Jack Purvis (13 July 1937 – 21 November 1997) was a British film actor. Purvis had dwarfism, and at 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature.
