David Rappaport

David Stephen Rappaport (November 23, 1951 - May 2, 1990) was a diminutive British actor, probably one of the most well-known little people in television and film, standing at 3' 11".

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November 23 - 1951 - May 2 - 1990 - Little people

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Rappaport was born in London, and soon developed talents in both music and theatre. One of his most popular roles was as Randall, the leader of the thieves in the Terry Gilliam film Time Bandits, and he also starred opposite Clancy Brown and Sting in The Bride. He played the lead role of Simon McKay in the television series The Wizard, and made notable guest appearances on such television shows as The Young Ones and L.A. Law.

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London - Terry Gilliam - Time Bandits - Clancy Brown - Sting - The Bride - The Wizard - The Young Ones - L.A. Law

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Rappaport struggled with depression later in his life, eventually leading to his suicide by gunshot in 1990. He had recently been cast in the role of Kivas Fajo in the ' episode The Most Toys. Scenes he had shot were later re-shot by actor Saul Rubinek.

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Suicide - The Most Toys - Saul Rubinek

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