Born in Sturgis, Michigan, Verne Troyer, standing at 2ft 8in, was a veteran stuntman and actor. Landing his first role as a stand-in and stunt double in the 1994 film Baby's Day Out led to roles in many hit films such as Dunston Checks In, Men In Black, Jingle All the Way and Austin Powers. His private life was marked by alcoholism, depression and the occasional scandal.
Verne Troyer did of alcohol intoxication at the age of 49.
