Verne Troyer
Birthday: 1 January 1969, Sturgis, Michigan, USA
Height: 81 cm
Verne Troyer is best known for his role as "Mini-Me," Dr. Evil's smaller and more concentrated pure evil protégé, in the hit comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Au ...Show More
I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamp Show more
I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamped. Hide
There's nobody else that can double me - except for a doll.
There's nobody else that can double me - except for a doll.
I think when average-size people start taking roles that were meant for dwarfs, that's a little frus Show more
I think when average-size people start taking roles that were meant for dwarfs, that's a little frustrating because there aren't that many roles out there for height-challenged actors. Hide
There's times when you're having dinner with a good friend and you're in the middle of a conversatio Show more
There's times when you're having dinner with a good friend and you're in the middle of a conversation and somebody comes up and cuts you off. Can you sign this? Can I take a picture with you? I'm adjusting to all the attention. Hide
We were doing the dance routine and I dislocated my knee. I've been doing stunts for a long time and Show more
We were doing the dance routine and I dislocated my knee. I've been doing stunts for a long time and it's kind of weird that I'd dislocate my knee just dancing. Hide
I'll be one of the Who's of Whoville.
I'll be one of the Who's of Whoville.
I was working at a candy-wrapping factory before I became an actor. I admit I snuck some hard candy, Show more
I was working at a candy-wrapping factory before I became an actor. I admit I snuck some hard candy, which is great because you can suck on it while you're working. Hide
L.A. is so fake - girls there are so superficial.
L.A. is so fake - girls there are so superficial.
I'm a big sports fan. College football is my favorite.
I'm a big sports fan. College football is my favorite.
I grew up in Michigan, in a very small town, Centreville. In my graduating class, I had like 92 peop Show more
I grew up in Michigan, in a very small town, Centreville. In my graduating class, I had like 92 people. Hide
I still pinch myself that I ended up in Hollywood. And I am still surprised at the fans.
I still pinch myself that I ended up in Hollywood. And I am still surprised at the fans.
In Men in Black, it was a very small character, no pun intended.
In Men in Black, it was a very small character, no pun intended.
In high school and college all my friends and my brother wrestled.
In high school and college all my friends and my brother wrestled.
People have a good time with all the catch phrases.
People have a good time with all the catch phrases.
I felt probably more uncomfortable than Beyonce. But I can't answer for her.
I felt probably more uncomfortable than Beyonce. But I can't answer for her.
I've done approximately 15 films, and most of the things I've done have either been stunt or costume Show more
I've done approximately 15 films, and most of the things I've done have either been stunt or costume work. Hide
What I really enjoy the most is seeing what the crowd likes. I enjoy making people laugh.
What I really enjoy the most is seeing what the crowd likes. I enjoy making people laugh.
Between takes I asked Vern how tall he is and he said "I'm 32 inches tall but if you ask me how tall Show more
Between takes I asked Vern how tall he is and he said "I'm 32 inches tall but if you ask me how tall I am I'll tell you 'I'm two foot eight!' because it sounds bigger." (said with a wry grin in the mid-1990s) Hide
I can play the leading man. I can play the action hero, maybe in just a different way. I look at it Show more
I can play the leading man. I can play the action hero, maybe in just a different way. I look at it as, you know, if you set your mind to it, you can do it. Hide
Doing stunt work is risky, but it's something I enjoy.
Doing stunt work is risky, but it's something I enjoy.
If I did everything, I probably wouldn't be here talking to you. There aren't too many people who ca Show more
If I did everything, I probably wouldn't be here talking to you. There aren't too many people who can actually double me, so I do most of my stunts though. Hide
In the film, I'm not very mobile, like in the space suit.
In the film, I'm not very mobile, like in the space suit.
It's hard for me to even watch comedies I'm in.
It's hard for me to even watch comedies I'm in.
I was just the perfect person to play the Mini-Me character.
I was just the perfect person to play the Mini-Me character.
I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are Show more
I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are something that an average actor would do. Hide
I think it was a good challenge for me to get my reactions across without being able to speak.
I think it was a good challenge for me to get my reactions across without being able to speak.
The Amish like to live a very plain lifestyle, the way they think God intended. It sort of brings yo Show more
The Amish like to live a very plain lifestyle, the way they think God intended. It sort of brings you back to, like, 'Little House on the Prairie' days or something. Hide
Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.
Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.
I just take it one day at a time. Austin Powers has given me a lot of opportunities as far as my car Show more
I just take it one day at a time. Austin Powers has given me a lot of opportunities as far as my career. Hide
I love London. I would move here. I like British people; everybody is so down to earth.
I love London. I would move here. I like British people; everybody is so down to earth.
Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?
Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?
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