Saturday, June 28, 2008

Verne Troyer in Austin Powers Movie.

Whether as an actor or stuntman, Verne Troyer has appeared in numerous movies and television shows, garnering an incredible following since first appearing in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." Among his film credits are "Instinct," "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "My Giant," "Mighty Joe Young, "Jingle All the Way," "Men in Black," "Bubble Boy," "The Grinch who Stole Christmas," and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone."

Born and raised in Michigan, Troyer had never planned on a career in show business until he met stunt coordinator Freddie Fields who persuaded him to join the stunt team on a John Hughes' film; Troyer made his motion picture debut in "Baby's Day Out." Although he thought the film was a one-time lark, his innate athletic ability and infectious personality secured him steady work in the entertainment industry. On television Troyer has been seen in the series "Shasta McNasty," "VIP," and "Jack of all Trades."

He devotes much of his personal time to a wide variety of children's charities.

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