Jack Purvis movies

July 13, 1937 - November 21, 1997 London, England, UK

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.

His titles like Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Time Bandits - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 3, 2026

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Star Wars

1977May 1977 by George Lucas

Minor role as Chief Jawa

Minor role as Chief Jawa

7.92 Excellent+ 22.9k ratings
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The Empire Strikes Back

1980May 1980 by Irvin Kershner

Minor role as Chief Ugnaught

Minor role as Chief Ugnaught

8.12 Excellent++ 18.9k ratings
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Time Bandits

1981July 1981 by Terry Gilliam

Supporting as Wally

Supporting as Wally

6.14 Good-- 1,207 ratings
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988December 1988 by Terry Gilliam

Supporting as Jeremy / Gustavus

Supporting as Jeremy / Gustavus

6.47 Good- 1,035 ratings
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The Dark Crystal

1982December 1982 by Frank Oz

Minor role as Additional Performer

Minor role as Additional Performer

6.69 Good 1,315 ratings
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Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983November 1983 by Robert Guenette

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.18 Good-- <100 ratings
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Wombling Free

1977December 1977 by Lionel Jeffries

Minor role as Great Uncle Bulgaria

Minor role as Great Uncle Bulgaria

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