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Jack Purvis(1937-1997)

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Jack Purvis in Bandits, bandits... (1981)
Jack Purvis was born on 13 July 1937 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Bandits, bandits... (1981), Brazil (1985) and Star Wars (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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Known for

Ian Muir in Bandits, bandits... (1981)
Bandits, bandits...
6.9
  • Wally
  • 1981
Brazil (1985)
Brazil
7.8
  • Dr. Chapman
  • 1985
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars
8.6
  • Chief Jawa
  • 1977
Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Kenny Baker, Jeremy Bulloch, and Peter Mayhew in L'Empire contre-attaque (1980)
L'Empire contre-attaque
8.7
  • Chief Ugnaught
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor

  • The Lion, the Witch and 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 Les aventures du baron de Munchausen (1988)
    Les aventures du baron de Munchausen
    7.1
    • Jeremy
    • Gustavus
    • 1988
  • Willow (1988)
    Willow
    7.2
    • Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • People Are the Same the Universe Over
    Short
    • Alien
    • 1987
  • Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, Rob Mills, Ron Mueck, and Shari Weiser in Labyrinthe (1986)
    Labyrinthe
    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
  • Le Retour du Jedi (1983)
    Le Retour du Jedi
    8.3
    • Teebo
    • 1983
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Sean Barrett, Barry Dennen, Stephen Garlick, Hus Levant, Lisa Maxwell, Brian Meehl, and Kathryn Mullen in Dark Crystal (1982)
    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
  • Ian Muir in Bandits, bandits... (1981)
    Bandits, bandits...
    6.9
    • Wally
    • 1981
  • Peter MacNicol and Caitlin Clarke in Le Dragon du lac de feu (1981)
    Le Dragon du lac de feu
    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
  • Ian Muir in Bandits, bandits... (1981)
    Bandits, bandits...
    6.9
    • performer: "Me And My Shadow"
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Mini Tones
  • Height
    • 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

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His death and that of David Rappaport were the main reasons why Terry Gilliam decided to shelve the intended sequel to Bandits, 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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