David Rappaport (I) (1951–1990) |
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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 ...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 38) in San Fernando Valley, California, USA |
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Actor (41 credits)
Actor (41 credits)
1990-1991
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
(TV Series short)
MAL
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 Series)
Sir Harold Blandford
Sir Harold Blandford
- Episode #1.4
(1990)
... Sir Harold Blandford
- Episode #1.6
(1990)
... Sir Harold Blandford
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Sir Harold Blandford
1987-1989
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Hamilton Schuyler
Hamilton Schuyler
- The Mouse That Soared
(1989)
... Hamilton Schuyler
- Cannon of Ethics
(1987)
... Hamilton Schuyler
- The Wizard of Odds
(1987)
... Hamilton Schuyler
1989
A Fine Romance
(TV Series)
Doctor Tomas #1, #2, #3
Doctor Tomas #1, #2, #3
- The Tomas Crown Affair
(1989)
... Doctor Tomas #1, #2, #3
1988
Hooperman
(TV Series)
Nick Derringer
Nick Derringer
- Surprise Party
(1988)
... Nick Derringer
- Nick Derringer, P.I.
(1988)
... Nick Derringer
1986-1987
The Wizard
(TV Series)
Simon McKay
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
1982
The Young Ones
(TV Series)
Shirley / Ftumch
Shirley / Ftumch
- Flood
(1982)
... Shirley
- Boring
(1982)
... Ftumch
1982
There's a Lot of It About
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Various Characters
1981-1982
The Goodies
(TV Series)
Robot / Chief Dwarf
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
1980
Q6
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #5.6
(1980)
... Various Characters
- Episode #5.5
(1980)
... Various Characters
- Episode #5.4
(1980)
... Various Characters
- Episode #5.2
(1980)
... Various Characters
1979
Not the Nine O'Clock News
(TV Series)
Various Roles
Various Roles
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... Various Roles
1978
The Famous Five
(TV Series)
Mr. Wooh's Assistant
Mr. Wooh's Assistant
- Five Are Together Again: Episode Two
(1978)
... Mr. Wooh's Assistant
- Five Are Together Again: Episode One
(1978)
... Mr. Wooh's Assistant
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Writer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (12 credits)
Self (12 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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Acted in a stage production of "Illuminatus". See more »Alternate Names:
David Rapaport | Dave RappaportHeight:
3' 11" (1.19 m)Spouse:
Jane Whitehead (divorced) (1 child)
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