Jack Purvis

Person · Open Library

Works

1

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Film & TV

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…

Known for

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair — Golg1990
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader — Dufflepuds1989
• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — Jeremy / Gustavus1988
• Willow — Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)1988
• The Chronicles of Narnia — Dufflepud1988
• The Chronicles of Narnia — Golg1988
• Mona Lisa — Brighton Busker1986
• Labyrinth — Goblin Corps1986
• Brazil — Dr. Chapman1985
• Return of the Jedi — Teebo1983

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Person

Gender

Male

Origin

United States

Active from

1937

Active to

1997

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

10,481

Total plays

43,365

Jack 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.He also played trombone and on occasion a number of other instruments professionally (including harp). <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Jack+Purvis">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Jack

Gender

male

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of birth

London

Place of death

Bushey

Occupation

film actor

Languages spoken

English language

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