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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.
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Jack Purvis - Wikipedia. John Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician. [1] Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way. [2] . He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong in the late 1920s. [3] .
Jack Purvis was an actor in the original Star Wars trilogy. Purvis began working in cinema with Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in 1977. His partner, Baker, was in negotiations to act as R2-D2.
Jack Purvis was a British actor who appeared in Time Bandits, Brazil and Star Wars. He died in 1997 and was married to Marjie Purvis.
- July 13, 1937
- November 11, 1997
Nov 21, 1997 · Jack Purvis was a dwarf actor who appeared in Star Wars, Time Bandits, Brazil, and The Dark Crystal. He died in 1997 after becoming quadriplegic in a car accident.
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.
