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David Rappaport (I) (1951–1990)

Actor

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 »

Born:

David Stephen Rappaport
in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 38) in San Fernando Valley, California, USA
David Rappaport
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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
– Surprise Party (1988) … Nick Derringer
– Nick Derringer, P.I. (1988) … 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
– Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (1987) … Simon McKay
– Daydream Believer (1987) … Simon McKay
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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
 
1984 Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Sage
 
1983 Monaco Franze - Der ewige Stenz (TV mini-series)
– Ein bissel was geht immer (1983)
 
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
 
1981 Time Bandits
Randall
 
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
 
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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)
 
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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:

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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