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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.
Jack 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.
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.
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, and The ...
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 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.
John Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician. Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way. He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong in the late 1920s.
