The Resume

(1957- )
Appeared in ‘The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976),’ ‘Doctor Who (1977, 1986),’ ‘Blakes 7 (1978-1980),’ ‘The Dark Crystal (1982),’ ‘The Return of the Jedi (1983),’ ‘Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984),’ ‘The NeverEnding Story (1984),’ ‘Return to Oz (1985),’ ‘Poltergeist II (1986),’ ‘Howling VI: The Freaks (1993),’ ‘Freaked (1993),’ ‘Leprechaun (1993),’ ‘Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994),’ ‘The Jungle Book (1994),’ ‘Matilda (1996),’ ‘BASEketball (1998),’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000),’ ‘Planet of the Apes (2001),’ ‘The X Files (2001),’ ‘The Haunted Mansion (2003),’ ‘Big Fish (2003),’ ‘Van Helsing (2004)’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)’
Birth name was Mohinder Purba

Why he might be annoying:

He is diminutive (4’).
He is typecast as fairies and other magical creatures.
His main fan site describes him as ‘slightly disturbing looking.’
He is sometimes mistakenly credited as ‘Roy Deep.’
He appeared in the critically panned remakes of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and ‘Planet of the Apes.’
Although a man, he portrayed a little-girl ape in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ remake.

Why he might not be annoying:

He worked with Peter Sellers, Johnny Depp, Jim Henson and Ron Howard.
In addition to acting, he also does stunt work.
He acted in many popular fantasy films in the 1980’s.
He appeared in the classic ‘Star Wars’ trilogy.
He’s worked with Tim Burton multiple times.
He performed the parts of hundreds of Oompa Loompas in Burton’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’
Burton calls him ‘the hardest-working man in show business.’

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Doctor Who
• Fantasy Film Stars of the 80's
• I Portrayed a Robot
• I Portrayed a Spook
• Little People [5'3 and Shorter] - Male
• Look at Me and My Pet
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Top Hat
• Planet of the Apes [Series]
• Profiles 15001-15250 (Ranked: 15068)
• Star Trek
• Star Wars [Series]
• Stars of Horror Films
• Tim Burton's Recasts
• Top 25 Most Powerful Little People (Ranked: 14)
• USA Today Pop Candy's 100 People of the Year [2005] (Ranked: 100)
• Wieland Kalligaro's Profiles [Series 6]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 103 Votes: 50.49% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 153 Votes: 60.78% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 43 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 53 Votes: 52.83% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 51.16% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 106 Votes: 44.34% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 183 Votes: 45.36% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 314 Votes: 42.36% Annoying