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David Rappaport (I) (1951–1990)


British actor David Rappaport earned more roles and respect than most guys his size (or any size for that matter) who attempted a professional acting career. Born with the genetic condition dwarfism (he was 3' 11"), he was often typecast in bizarre, sometimes silly and demeaning roles; but, like others before (Michael Dunn) and after (Peter Dinklage)... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1990-1991 Captain Planet and the Planeteers (TV series)
MAL
Polluting by Computer (1991) … MAL (voice)
Littlest Planeteer (1990) … MAL (voice)
Tree of Life (1990) … MAL (voice)
Deadly Ransom (1990) … MAL (voice)
 
1990 Beyond the Groove (TV movie)
Sir Harold Blandford
 
1987-1989 L.A. Law (TV series)
Hamilton Schuyler
The Mouse That Soared (1989) … Hamilton Schuyler
Cannon of Ethics (1987) … Hamilton Schuyler
The Wizard of Odds (1987) … Hamilton Schuyler
 
1989 Luigi's Ladies
Luigi
 
1989 Peter Gunn (TV movie)
Speck
 
1989 A Fine Romance (TV series)
Doctor Tomas #1, #2, #3
The Tomas Crown Affair (1989) … Doctor Tomas #1, #2, #3
 
1988 Mr. Belvedere (TV series)
Galen Belvedere
Duel (1988) … Galen Belvedere
 
1988 Hooperman (TV series)
Nick Derringer
 
1986-1987 The Wizard (TV series)
Simon McKay
H.E.N.R.I. VIII (1987) … Simon McKay
Papa Simon (1987) … Simon McKay
The Aztec Dagger (1987) … Simon McKay
 
1986 Robin Hood (TV series)
Skulley
The Inheritance (1986) … Skulley
 
1986 Hardcastle and McCormick (TV series)
Cluracan
In the Eye of the Beholder (1986) … Cluracan
 
1986 Amazing Stories (TV series)
Troll
Gather Ye Acorns (1986) … Troll
 
1986 The Madness Museum (TV movie)
Ghengis
 
1985 The Bride
Rinaldo
 
1985 Summer Season (TV series)
Urban Jungle (1985)
 
1985 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Various
Episode #3.4 (1985) … Various
 
1985 Screen Two (TV series)
Arthur
Unfair Exchanges (1985) … Arthur
 
1984 Dramarama (TV series)
Luko
Mr. Stabs (1984) … Luko
 
1983 Monaco Franze - Der ewige Stenz (TV mini-series)
 
1982 The Young Ones (TV series)
Ftumch / Shirley
Flood (1982) … Shirley
Boring (1982) … Ftumch
 
1982 There's a Lot of It About (TV series)
Various Characters
Episode #1.3 (1982) … Various Characters
 
1981-1982 The Goodies (TV series)
Robot / Chief Dwarf
Animals Are People Too (1982) … Robot (voice)
Change of Life (1982) … Robot (voice)
Big Foot (1982)
Robot (1982) … Robot (voice)
Special: Snow White 2 (1981) … Chief Dwarf
 
1981-1982 Tiswas (TV series)
Shades
 
1981 John Diamond (TV movie)
Mr. Seed
 
1980 Q5 (TV series)
Little Dave
Episode #5.6 (1980) … Little Dave
Episode #5.5 (1980) … Little Dave
Episode #5.4 (1980) … Little Dave
 
1979 Cuba
Jesus
 
1979 Jigsaw (TV series)
O-Man
 
1978 Famous Five (TV series)
Mr. Wooh's Assistant
Five Are Together Again: Part 2 (1978) … Mr. Wooh's Assistant
Five Are Together Again: Part 1 (1978) … Mr. Wooh's Assistant
 
1978 Mysteries
The Midget
 
1978 Do You Remember? (TV series)
Pedro
The File on Harry Jordan (1978) … Pedro
 
1977 The London Weekend Show (TV series)
Illuminatus (1977)
 
1973 Turkish Delight
Dwarf
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 Ce nain que je ne saurais voir! (TV documentary) (dedicatee)
 
1994 Baywatch (TV series) (dedicated to the loving memory of - 1 episode)
Short Sighted (1994) (dedicated to the loving memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (6 titles)
1989 Opinions (TV series)
Himself
Below the Belt (1989) … Himself
 
1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
Episode dated 26 January 1987 (1987) … Guest Appearance
 
1986 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Wogan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 November 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
1982 The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (documentary)
Various
 
1979 The Secret Policeman's Ball (TV documentary)
Himself/Various Roles
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
The Directors (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Acted in a stage production of "Volpone" at the National Theatre in Britain. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Page | Official Site | See more »

Height:

3' 11" (1.19 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It is the most amazing thing in the world to be 30 and look into the eyes of a child. See more »

Trivia:

Was "Minister for Foreign Affairs" of the "People's Republic of Frestonia", a collection of squats in West London that declared independence from the UK in 1977 in order to gain publicity for their (successful) fight against eviction & demolition. [See Passport to Pimlico] See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius