Malcolm Dixon (actor)
Malcolm Dixon (born 1953) is an actor best known as Strutter in the 1981 movie Time Bandits.[1][2] He has had many roles that take advantage of his 4'1" size, such as Ewoks and dwarfs. Before becoming an actor, Dixon worked in Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Malcolm Dixon was born in September 1953, the youngest of seven brothers and the only child with dwarfism. He was raised in West Hartlepool, Durham, England. His parents died when he was young, and he has outlived all his brothers.[3][4]
Dixon worked on his parents' poultry farm and as a floral artist. He was discovered by a talent agent who was keen on Dixon's talents with ice skates at the Durham Ice Rink. He then worked in an ice show at Empire Pool, Wembley. His stature and physical abilities landed him work with Jim Henson's Creature Shop, where he worked in multiple movies and television shows until becoming an independent actor, most notably starring in Time Bandits. He was also featured in many music videos for artists such as David Bowie, Duran Duran, and Spandau Ballet.
Dixon is married to Anita Dixon and has two children.
Filmography
Malcolm Dixon has acted in over 30 films, including:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 100 Greatest Family Films | self | |
| 1997 | Witch Way Love | Merlin | |
| 1988 | Willow | Nelwyn Band Member | uncredited |
| 1987 | Snow White | Diddy | |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | Goblin Corps | |
| 1985 | Arena | Video | |
| 1983 | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Ewok Warrior | as Malcom Dixon |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | Additional Performer | |
| 1981-1982 | The Goodies | Washing Machine / Dwarf | |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Strutter | |
| 1980-1981 | The Dick Emery Show | Episode #18.2 (1980) and Episode #19.4 (1981) | |
| 1980 | Basil Brush | ||
| 1980 | Flash Gordon | Dwarf | |
| 1979 | Black Jack | Tom Thumb's Army | |
| 1971 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Oompa Loompa | uncredited[5][6] |
| 1966 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Sleepy[7] |
Theater
His main leading role in theater was as Bilbo Baggins in an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit at the Fortune Theatre in London, England from 1986 to 1989. From 2000 to the present, he is a regular in panto productions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.[8][9][10] His other theater roles include:
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Phoenix Arts Center, Leicester, England
- Peter Pan at The Palladium
- Sleeping Beauty on Ice in 1968 at Empire Pool, Wembley
References
- ↑ "There are now just three Munchkins alive". news.com.au. Nov 11, 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "The Time Bandits...30 Years On". Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "Malcolm Dixon". Nerf Herders Anonymous. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ Whetstone, David. "Malcolm hits the big time". The Journal. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ Kilma, Jeff. "Recasting Movies With YouTubers: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory". Rockstars. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "Meet Albert Wilkinson - one of the original Oompa Loompas". Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ Mottram, Margaret. "Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Albert Halls, Bolton". Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "Jimmy pays tribute to panto team/". Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ↑ "Swansea Grand Theater Pantomime Archive". Retrieved 7 June 2017.