Rusty Goffe
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Rusty Goffe is a British
dwarf
actor and entertainer. He has featured in a number of high-profile roles, including as the "bouncing weatherman" for L!VE TV
. He appeared as an Oompa-Loompa in the 1971 version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
, and as a Jawa in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
among a few other aliens as well. He also appeared in the films Willow
and Flash Gordon
. In addition he played the part of "Le Muff" in the film "History Of the World Part I" directed by Mel Brooks He also plays Goober, a purple gremlin
butler from Stupid!
Goffe is also notable for being the face of Ginsters
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
dwarf
Dwarfism
Dwarfism is short stature resulting from a medical condition. It is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches , although this definition is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder....
actor and entertainer. He has featured in a number of high-profile roles, including as the "bouncing weatherman" for L!VE TV
L!VE TV
L!VE TV was a British television station that was operated by MGN on cable television from 15 August 1995 - 31 October 1999. It was later revived for Sky Digital from 2003...
. He appeared as an Oompa-Loompa in the 1971 version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket and visits Willy...
, and as a Jawa in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
among a few other aliens as well. He also appeared in the films Willow
Willow (film)
Willow is a 1988 American fantasy film directed by Ron Howard and produced/co-written by George Lucas. Warwick Davis stars in the film, as well as Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Patricia Hayes...
and Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon (film)
Flash Gordon is a 1980 British/American science fiction film, based on the comic strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond. The film was directed by Mike Hodges and produced and presented by Dino De Laurentiis. It stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, Brian...
. In addition he played the part of "Le Muff" in the film "History Of the World Part I" directed by Mel Brooks He also plays Goober, a purple gremlin
Gremlin
A gremlin is an imaginary creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft. Gremlins' mischievous natures are similar to those of English folkloric imps, while their inclination to damage or dismantle machinery is more...
butler from Stupid!
Stupid!
Stupid! was a British television comedy sketch show aimed at children of primary and secondary school age, which was first broadcast on CBBC and subsequently BBC One.-Main characters:...
Goffe is also notable for being the face of Ginsters
Ginsters
Ginsters is a company based in Callington in Cornwall, in the south-west of England. The biggest selling pasty maker in the UK, it specialises in making mass produced pasties, sausage rolls, sandwiches, pasta bowls and other savoury snacks.-History:...
.
Film
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010) – "The Aged Goblin" Chief Bank Teller
- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) – Goblin
- The Colour of MagicThe Colour of MagicThe Colour of Magic is a 1983 comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, and is the first book of the Discworld series. Pratchett has described it as "an attempt to do for the classical fantasy universe what Blazing Saddles did for Westerns."...
(2008) - Lackjaw - Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling, and was published on 21 June 2003 by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom, Scholastic in the United States, and Raincoast in Canada...
(2007) – Bit Part (uncredited) - Fred ClausFred ClausFred Claus is a 2007 Christmas family-comedy film produced and directed by David Dobkin, written by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson, and starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.-Plot:...
(2007) - Frosty the Barman - Mrs Henderson Presents - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. The book was published on 8 July 1999. The novel won the 1999 Whitbread Book Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the 2000 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and was short-listed for other...
(2004) – Minor Roles (uncredited) - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard...
(2001) – Gringott's Bank Goblin (uncredited) - Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (2001) – Himself
- Funny BonesFunny BonesFunny Bones is a 1995 comedy-drama film from Disney's Hollywood Pictures. It was written, directed and produced by Peter Chelsom, co-produced by Simon Fields, and co-written by Peter Flannery. The music score was by John Altman and the cinematography by Eduardo Serra...
(1995) – Bagpipe playing Dwarf - U.F.O.U.F.O. (film)U.F.O. is a 1993 British sci-fi spoof that stars Roy 'Chubby' Brown in the role of a blue comedian whose act offends a pair of female aliens, who proceed to kidnap him and put him on trial....
(1993) - Henry VIII - WillowWillow (film)Willow is a 1988 American fantasy film directed by Ron Howard and produced/co-written by George Lucas. Warwick Davis stars in the film, as well as Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Patricia Hayes...
(1988) – Nelwyn villager - History of the World: Part I (1981) – Le Muff
- Flash GordonFlash Gordon (film)Flash Gordon is a 1980 British/American science fiction film, based on the comic strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond. The film was directed by Mike Hodges and produced and presented by Dino De Laurentiis. It stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, Brian...
(1980) – Ming Guard - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) – Kabe/Jawa/GONK Droid
- Spiral StaircaseThe Spiral Staircase (1975 film)The Spiral Staircase is a 1975 British film directed by Peter Collinson. It is a remake of the 1945 film The Spiral Staircase.-Cast:* Jacqueline Bisset as Helen Mallory* Christopher Plummer as Dr. Joe Sherman* John Phillip Law as Steven Sherman...
, The (1975) – stunt double for the little girl - Disciple of Death (1972) – Dwarf Vampire
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket and visits Willy...
(1971) – Oompa Loompa - Day Release – Simon
Television
- Stupid! (2005) – Goober
- 100 Greatest Musicals, The (2003) – Himself
- Salon, The (2003) – Himself 12/17/03
- Ali G in Da House! (2002) – performer
- Dwarves In Showbiz (2002) – Himself
- Wizard World Chicago (2002) – Himself
- League of Gentlemen, The (1999)
- Britain's Bounciest WeatherBritain's Bounciest WeatherBritain's Bounciest Weather was a weather forecast segment that appeared on British cable television channel L!VE TV from 1995 to 1999. The weather forecast was presented by dwarf actor and entertainer Rusty Goffe, bouncing on a trampoline next to the weather map: for weather in the more northerly...
(L!VE TVL!VE TVL!VE TV was a British television station that was operated by MGN on cable television from 15 August 1995 - 31 October 1999. It was later revived for Sky Digital from 2003...
, 1996-9) - ChucklevisionChuckleVisionChuckleVision is a popular British television series shown mainly on CBBC. New episodes are always first aired on BBC One, and occasionally episodes are shown on BBC Two. The first episode was shown on 26 September 1987. It follows the adventures of the Chuckle Brothers & the Patton Brothers, who...
(1987) – Peat the Leprechaun - 'Allo 'Allo! (1982) – Monsieur Pierre LeGrand in The Wooing of Widow Artois
- Are You Being Served? (1972) – Mrs. Slocombe's Suitor/Monkey in Monkey Business
- The Goodies (1970)
- This is Channel 8
- Death in Venice
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?What Do You Want from Me? (Monaco song)"What Do You Want From Me?" is the most popular single by New Order bassist Peter Hook's band Monaco. Released in 1997 from the band's debut album Music For Pleasure, it peaked at number 11 on the UK singles chart. The band released two further singles from the album, but this remains the most...
" - Geri Halliwell – "Lift Me UpLift Me Up (Geri Halliwell song)"Lift Me Up" is a song by Geri Halliwell, the third single from her debut solo album Schizophonic. It was released on 1 November 1999, and debuted and peaked at number-one in the United Kingdom, winning the battle against Emma Bunton's "What I Am" by 33,000 copies.-Chart performance:Geri released...
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