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Jack Purvis

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The Resume

    (July 13, 1937-November 21, 1997)
    Acted in ‘Star Wars (1977),’ ‘Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980),’ ‘Time Bandits (1981),’ ‘The Dark Crystal (1982),’ ‘Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi (1983),’ ‘Brazil (1985),’ ‘Labyrinth (1986),’ ‘Willow (1988),’ ‘The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)’ and ‘Chronicles of Narnia (1989-1990)’

Why he might be annoying:

    He was very short.
    Like many ‘little actors,’ he was typecast as gnomes and other legendary creatures.
    He and Kenny Baker had a goofy dwarf nightclub act called ‘The Mini-Tones.’
    His last name is close to ‘pervert.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He played three different roles in the ‘Star Wars’ films – a Jawa, an Ugnaught and an Ewok.
    He was the only adult to play a Jawa in the original ‘Star Wars’ film.
    He appeared in some of the most popular fantasy films of his time, including ‘Labyrinth,’ ‘Time Bandits’ and ‘The Dark Crystal.’
    He worked several times with acclaimed director Terry Gilliam.
    His career ended suddenly when a parked car rolled over him and paralyzed him (1991).
    He died of complications from the accident six years later.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 40 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 87 Votes: 50.57% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 162 Votes: 43.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 176 Votes: 46.02% Annoying