Jack Purvis

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.

Jack Purvis has built a filmography of 8 credits over a career spanning from 1977 to 1988.

Jack Purvis's most notable role to date came in Star Wars (1977), where he played Chief Jawa. He also appeared in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Chief Ugnaught. Most recently appeared in Return of the Jedi (1983) as Teebo.

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