Rusty Goffe (born 30 October 1948) is an English actor, best known for his appearances in ''

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'', '' Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope'', and the ''

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'' franchise.

Early life

Goffe was born on 30 October 1948 in

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. He attended Sturry Secondary Modern School.

Career

Goffe appeared as an Oompa-Loompa in the 1971 version of ''

'' and as a Jawa in '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', among a few other aliens. He also appeared in the films ''

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'' and ''

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''. He played Le Muff in the film '' History of the World Part I'' and also played Goober, a purple

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butler in the CBBC children's sketch show ''

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'' In 2002, Goffe played the lead role in '' A Kitten for Hitler'', a film created by

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with the intention of making something as offensive as possible. Goffe played a Jewish child who is made into a lamp by Hitler. He is also notable for being the face of

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. Goffe is a member of the

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Personal life

On April 24, 2019, Rusty married his girlfriend of over 30 years Sarah Goffe in

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. He has two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

Commercials

*Adult Learning – The "Get Rid of Your Gremlins" Gremlin *Hygena Furniture *Lyons Maid Ice Cream *Ginsters Meat Pies *Heroquest Board Game *Battlemaster's Board Game *Red Dog Hot Dogs

Music videos

* Monaco – " What Do You Want from Me?"

References

External links

*
Rusty Goffe Homepage
{{DEFAULTSORT:Goffe, Rusty 1948 births Living people 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors Actors with dwarfism English male film actors English male television actors Male actors from Kent People from Herne Bay, Kent