Verne Troyer – Bio, Net Worth, Height
| contour: | Verne Troyer |
|---|---|
| Age of death: | 49 years old |
| high: | 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) |
| Profession: | actor |
| net worth: | $200,000 |
| status: | deceased |
origin
Verne Troyer is an American actor, comedian, stuntman and reality TV star. He played “Mini-Me” in the Austin Powers film series. His film credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). He has appeared on TV shows such as Surreal Life and Celebrity Big Brother. Troyer was born on January 1, 1969 in Sturgis, Michigan. He was diagnosed with dwarfism as an infant. His father, Reuben, was a technician, and his mother, Susan, was a factory worker. He has two siblings, Davin and Deborah. Troyer attended Centerville High School in Centerville, Michigan. He graduated in 1987.
Profession
After high school, Troyer moved to Arlington, Texas. He started his career in show business as a stuntman. His first major role was as a stunt double for a 9-month-old baby in the film Baby’s Day Out (1994). He played the orangutan in Dunston Checks In (1996) and the baby orangutan in Mighty Joe Young (1998). Other early films include Pinocchio’s Revenge (1996) with Rosalind Allen and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) with Johnny Depp. He did various stunts for Paul Pistore for the live-action TV series The Masked Rider (1995-96).
Troyer played “Mini-Me” in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), the evil sidekick of Doctor Evil. The film is directed by Jay Roach and stars Mike Myers. The role of Mini-Me reappeared in Goldmember (2002) in Austin Powers. Troyer appeared opposite Jim Carrey in the Christmas drama film How the Grinch stole Christmas (2000) by Dr. Seuss. He had a small role in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) as “Griphook”, a goblin. Other films include Bubble Boys (2001), Masters of Love (2009), The Imagination of Dr. Parnassos (2009) and Keith Lemon: The Movie (2012). Troyer made a cameo appearance on season 4 of the reality show Surreal. He was a contestant in Celebrity Big Brother (2009) Series 6. His TV credits also include Celebrity House Hunting, Celebrity Juice, Boston Public, The Girls Next Door and Celebrity Wife Swap.
personal
Verne Troyer passed away on April 21, 2018 at the age of 49. His official cause of death has not been disclosed. However, an official Facebook statement revealed that he was battling depression and alcoholism. Troyer is 2 feet 8 inches tall and of German descent. Before his death, his net worth was estimated at $200,000. In addition to movies, he has produced commercials for brands such as Geico, Apple and Blizzard Entertainment. Troyer was briefly married to model “Genevieve Gallen” in 2004. He is also romantically linked to Ranae Shrider and Brittney Powell.
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Verne Troyer real name, birthday, wiki
| real name: | Verne J. Troyer |
|---|---|
| Birthday: | January 1, 1969 |
| place of birth: | Sturgis, Michigan |
| Zodiac: | Capricornus |
| high: | 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) |
| Profession: | Actor, Comedian, Reality TV Star |
| Active for several years: | 1994-2018 |
| net worth: | $200,000 |
| marriage: | Genevieve Galen |
| Death instrument: | dead |
| die: | April 21, 2018 |
| cause of death: | not disclosed |
| place of death: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
