Verne J. Troyer, a.k.a. Mini-V, is best known for his role as "Mini-Me," "Dr. Evil's" smaller and more concentrated pure evil protégé', in the Summer 1999 hit comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Although the thirty-year-old, 32-inch-tall actor has just recently become recognized as a "Big Man in the business," Verne has been working in show business as an actor and stuntman for several years. Troyer, born on January 1st, 1969, in Sturgis, Michigan, had always dreamed growing up of getting into showbiz. Shortly after his high school graduation in 1987, Verne moved with some friends to Arlington, Texas, where, in 1993, he got his first break into showbiz as a stunt double for a 9 month old baby on a film called Baby's Day Out. Over the next few years, Verne made several film and television appearances, often portraying animals or small children.


One of the smallest men in the world Announced engagement to his yoga instructor/girlfriend, Genevieve Gallen, and plans to wed in November 2003. In August of 2003, Verne denied the earlier reports that he and girlfriend Genevieve Gallen were to be married. His reps said that he had never even asked her. They wed in January of 2004, but were in the process of a divorce as of fall 2006. Verne loves college football. His favorite team is the Michigan Wolverines. He says his second favorite team is "whoever's playing Notre Dame." Verne and his date were voted King and Queen at their high school prom.