Jack Purvis
July 13, 1937 · 89 years old
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…
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth ...
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins training with Jedi Master Yoda, while Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.
The Dark Crystal
On another planet in the distant past, the last of the Gelfling race embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and to restore order to his world.
Time Bandits
A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences across late 18th-century Europe with his band of misfits.