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 protege', in the Summer 1999 hit comedy 'Austin Powers 2 - 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 would make 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 would make several film and television appearances, often portraying animals, or small children.
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