Malcolm Dixon

Malcolm Dixon (born 1953) is an actor best known as Strutter in the 1981 movie Time Bandits. 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.

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.

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