Verne Troyer was a famous American actor. He has hypoplasia of cartilage and hair dwarfism and is only 2 feet 8 inches tall. Troyer was also a stand-up comedian and stuntman. He was best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series. He was known as The Boss on the gambling website Bgo.com. He had his own YouTube channel under his own name.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Verne Troyer |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Verne Jay Troyer |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age at death: | 49 years old |
| Date of birth: | January 1, 1969 |
| Date of death: | April 21, 2018 |
| Birth place: | Sturgis, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 0.81 m |
| Weight: | 16 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Divorced |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Genevieve Gallen (m. 2004 – 2004) |
| children: | ON |
| Date/Girlfriend (name): | ON |
| Profession: | American actor, comedian and stuntman |
| Net worth in 2023: | 10 million dollars |
| Last update: | August 2023 |
Biography of Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer was born in Sturgis, Michigan on January 1, 1969 to parents Reuben Troyer and Susan Troyer. He was the only dwarf in his family and was 81 cm tall.
He graduated from Centerville High School in 1987. His parents treated him the same as his brothers and sisters.
Verne Troyer Age, height, weight
Verne Troyer died at the age of 49 and was born on January 1, 1969. He was 0.81 m tall and weighed 16 kg.
Verne Troyer
Career
Verne Troyer made his debut in 1994 with the movie ‘Baby’s Day Out’. Two years later he appeared in ‘Dunston Checks In’. After that he appeared in ‘Pinocchio’s Revenge’. He appeared in ‘Men in Black’, ‘My Giant’, ‘Mighty Joe Young’, ‘Volcano’, ‘RocketMan’, ‘Instinct’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Got Me’ in the 1990s.
He played Dr. Phreak in the 2001 film ‘Bubble Boy’. Troyer appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ the same year. He then starred in the movie ‘Run for the Money’. He reprized his role as Mini-Me in the movie ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’.
He appeared in the film ‘The Love Guru in 2008. Other films in which he appeared are ‘Keith Lemon: The Film’ and ‘Gnome Alone.’
In 1995, Troyer did stunts for the television show ‘The Masked Rider’. He appeared in the 1999 film ‘Shasta McNasty’. After that he played Napoleon Bonaparte in the television show ‘Jack of All Trades’.
These include ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’, ‘Surreal Life’, ‘Welcome to Sweden’, ‘Celebrity Juice’, ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, ‘Through the Keyhole’, ‘Carroll’s Christmas’ and ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ his other television merits.
Verne Troyer achievements and awards
Verne Troyer was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor in 2000 for his role in ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Stalked Me’. Won Best On-Screen Duo at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards. In the same year, he received two more nominations for the MTV Movie Award.
Verne Troyer Net Worth
Verne Troyer’s net worth is estimated to be more than $10 million in August 2023. He made his fortune by appearing in several movies and television shows. He appeared in the video game ‘Let It Die’ in 2016. He has been in his business for over two decades. Troyer is best known for his comedic skills. He received critical acclaim for his performance and appeared in numerous reality shows. He was also a guest host on WWE Raw.
Verne Troyer was considered one of the world’s most popular actors. He had many fans and was most famous as Mini-Me in the ‘Austin Powers’ film series. He was a world famous person who also performed stunts. He was a commentator on ‘The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest…’ in 2008.
Verne Troyer Wife, Marriage
Verne Troyer married model Genevieve Gallen in February 2004. The very next day after the wedding, he filed for an annulment. He was in a relationship with Brittney Powell in 2015.
A video of him having sex with his ex-girlfriend was leaked in 2008. Troyer sued TMZ, SugarDVD and Kevin Blatt after the leak.
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