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Jack Purvis(1937-1997)

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Jack Purvis in Time Bandits (1981)
Jack Purvis was born on 13 July 1937 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985) and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). He was married to Marjie Purvis. He died on 11 November 1997 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
BornJuly 13, 1937
DiedNovember 11, 1997(60)
BornJuly 13, 1937
DiedNovember 11, 1997(60)
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John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ian Holm, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, David Warner, Ralph Richardson, and Peter Vaughan in Time Bandits (1981)
Time Bandits
6.9
  • Wally
  • 1981
Brazil (1985)
Brazil
7.8
  • Dr. Chapman
  • 1985
Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
8.6
  • Chief Jawa
  • 1977
Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
8.7
  • Chief Ugnaught
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor



  • The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)
    The Silver Chair
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Golg
    • 1990
  • Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989)
    Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
    8.9
    Video
    • ('Stay' & 'Little Girls')
    • 1989
  • Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989)
    Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dufflepud
    • 1989
  • John Neville in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
    7.1
    • Jeremy
    • Gustavus
    • 1988
  • Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Billy Barty, Warwick Davis, Kevin Pollak, Kate Greenfield, Ruth Greenfield, Jean Marsh, Rick Overton, and Pat Roach in Willow (1988)
    Willow
    7.2
    • Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • People Are the Same the Universe Over
    Short
    • Alien
    • 1987
  • Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, Frank Oz, Brian Henson, Marc Antona, Michael Attwell, David Alan Barclay, Sean Barrett, Timothy Bateson, Denise Bryer, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Michael Hordern, Peter Marinker, Rob Mills, Ron Mueck, Toby Philpott, Karen Prell, David Shaughnessy, and Shari Weiser in Labyrinth (1986)
    Labyrinth
    7.3
    • Goblin Corps
    • 1986
  • Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson in Mona Lisa (1986)
    Mona Lisa
    7.3
    • Brighton Busker
    • 1986
  • Brazil (1985)
    Brazil
    7.8
    • Dr. Chapman
    • 1985
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • Teebo
    • 1983
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Miki Iveria, Hus Levant, Patrick Monckton, Brian Meehl, Kathryn Mullen, and Susan Westerby in The Dark Crystal (1982)
    The Dark Crystal
    7.1
    • Additional Performer
    • 1982
  • Sam Neill, Anthony Andrews, Lysette Anthony, and Olivia Hussey in Ivanhoe (1982)
    Ivanhoe
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Jester (uncredited)
    • 1982
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Dwarf (as Jackie Purves)
    • 1981
  • John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ian Holm, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, David Warner, Ralph Richardson, and Peter Vaughan in Time Bandits (1981)
    Time Bandits
    6.9
    • Wally
    • 1981
  • Peter MacNicol and Caitlin Clarke in Dragonslayer (1981)
    Dragonslayer
    6.6
    • Jester (uncredited)
    • 1981

Special Effects



  • The Invisible Man (1984)
    The Invisible Man
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • effects artist
    • 1984

Soundtrack



  • Mireille Allonville, Ted Rogers, and Dusty Bin in 3-2-1 (1978)
    3-2-1
    5.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine"
    • 1987
  • John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ian Holm, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, David Warner, Ralph Richardson, and Peter Vaughan in Time Bandits (1981)
    Time Bandits
    6.9
    • performer: "Me And My Shadow"
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Mini Tones
  • Height
    • 4′ 1″ (1.24 m)
  • Born
    • July 13, 1937
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 11, 1997
    • Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Marjie Purvis1964 - November 1997 (his death)
  • Children
    • Katie Purvis
  • Relatives
    • Abbie Purvis(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    His death and that of David Rappaport were the main reasons why Terry Gilliam decided to shelve the intended sequel to Time Bandits (1981) as their characters were two of the most heavily featured in the film.
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      Was often cast by Terry Gilliam

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