Vern Troyer - the big life of a little man

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The famous American stand-up comedian and actor Vern Troyer was born on January 1, 1969 in Centerville, Michigan, USA. Verne's father, Ruben Troyer, was a repair technician all his life, and his mother, Susan Troyer, worked in a factory. In addition to Verne himself, the family had two more children - Deborah Troyer and Devon Troyer. Vern was born in an ordinary family, all his relatives are above average height, but Vern himself is very small.

Troyer's school years

The fact that Verne Troyer is a dwarf (his height does not exceed 81 cm) did not prevent him from finding his calling and becoming a person who is known and loved all over the world. After leaving school, in 1987, the young man resolutely chose the profession of an actor. Vern always remembers his school years with a good feeling, because thanks to his charm and inner charm, he easily found friends and did not feel different from everyone else. According to him, only once did he have to endure a serious unpleasant conflict, when in high school a black boy was transferred to their school after insulting him. Then Vern was able to stand up for himself and it inspired even morein relation to him the sympathy and respect of peers. The American film actor-dwarf ascribes a special role in his life to his brother, Devon Troyer, who, being of normal height, could always stand up for his brother and did not allow anyone to offend him in his childhood.

Growth is not a barrier to fame

Vern Troyer began his film career in 1994, starring in the comedy film Walking Baby, where he was an understudy for a 9-month-old baby. Over the next 5 years, the dwarf actor constantly acted in films, but played mainly episodic roles. In addition, from the very beginning of his career, Vern worked as a stuntman, performing all his own stunts, even the really dangerous ones.

Fame actor brought a picture about Austin Powers "The Spy Who Shagged Me", where Vern played Mini-Us. Since then, he has become recognizable and popular, and his demand in cinema has grown with each new film with his participation.

Vern Troyer's personal life

Contrary to the common prejudice of people with normal height, small people are no less popular and liked by many. There is no doubt that a huge role in their unique charm is played by willpower and real fortitude of character, which are necessarily developed in them over time. So Verne Troyer lacks female attention, judging by numerous rumors and paparazzi photos, does not experience.

At the beginning of his acting career, Vern often starred in eroticmagazines. He does not hide the fact that people of small stature can make good money on this. He can often be found in the company of beautiful models. According to Genevieve Gallen, an American fashion model and ex-wife of Vern, her only problem with her husband was his popularity with women, not his small stature. Of course, the young family had a hard time, because in addition to the crowds of fans besieging Vern, there were also his friends, many of whom did not accept Genevieve into their circle, seeing her as a "seeker of easy money." All this led to a break. The girl could not withstand the constant tension and became the initiator of a break in relations. Verne Troyer officially divorced his wife only a few months after she left him for another man.

Troyer's film career

Verne Troyer, whose filmography includes 71 films (from 1996 to 2014), is at the peak of his popularity and is considered one of the highest paid midget actors in the American film industry.

The following works can be called the best films featuring the funny and funny Vern:

• "Men in Black";
• "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas";
• "Instinct";
• "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone";
• The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

For the role of Mini Me in the film about the old Powers, Verne Troyer won the MTV Channel Award (2000) in the Best Screen Duo category. Also in the same film, the actor was awarded two nominations: "Best Musical Performance" and "Best Fight". In 2009 Golden Raspberrynominated Verne Troyer in the Worst Supporting Actor category. As the saying goes, “bad advertising is also advertising.”

Vern's love for photography

The actor loves to be photographed and does not deny this to his many fans, posing anywhere and with anyone. Vern Troyer constantly replenishes his photos (collections and albums) and does not deny access to view or download them to everyone. The actor of dwarf growth proves to the whole world that, despite the outward difference from most people on the planet, one can succeed in life. The main thing is not to withdraw into yourself and not be disappointed. Excluding possible pretense, Vern always openly talks about the fact that people of small stature face many difficulties in life. At the same time, this American film actor proves that a strong-minded person will remain strong in any body and will definitely achieve the tasks and goals set for himself.