Verne Troyer Net Worth

Verne Troyer net worth is
$10 Million

Verne Troyer Wiki Biography

Verne Troyer was born on 1 January 1969, in Sturgis, Michigan, USA, and is well known as an actor and a stunt performer. Verne has achieved high recognition partly because of being only two feet eight inches – 81cm – tall, the result of a cartilage-hair hypoplasia dwarfism condition that made Troyer one of the shortest men in the world.

So just how rich is Verne Troyer? Sources estimate that Verne’s net worth has reached the sum of $10 million as of 2015, the vast majority of his wealth having been earned through his career as an actor spanning over 20 years.

Verne Troyer Net Worth $10 Million

Verne Troyer has a sister and a brother, and states that his parents nurtdure all their children equally, no matter that Verne was far  smaller than other siblings; he had to do the same household chores on the farm as the other two. Maybe this upbringing encouraged him to look for his own way to express personality. Verne Troyer started his career as a stuntman in ‘Baby’s Day Out’, directed by Partrick Read Johnson, in 1994, the same roles he undertook in the films ‘Duston Checks In’, ‘Jingle All the Way’, and ‘Pinocchio’s Revenge’. In 1997 he was cast in his first role of Alien Son, in ‘Men in Black’, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld,  with outstanding actors as Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino and Will Smith. Verne Troyer net worth was increasing quickly as the producers of the film ‘Men in Black’ announced box office takings which exceeded $589 million. After this successful role, in the next two years Troyer played parts in films like ‘Wishmaster’, ‘My Giant’, ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’, ‘The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly’, ‘Mighty Joe Young’, ‘Here Lies Lonely’ and ‘Instinct’, all of which contrbuted consistently to his growing net worth.

In 1999 Troyer took a hugely successful step to gaining considerable net worth, when he appeared in the action comedy film ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ which was directed by Jay Roach with Verne playing his prominent role of Mini Me. In 2000, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ directed by Ron Howard was released which also made an impact on Verne’s net worth because the film collected three Academy Award Nominations. In 2001 Troyer created the character of Griphook the Goblin in the well-known fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus, ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’. This has also greatly increased Verne Troyer’s net worth. In 2002 he had a chance to reprise his remarkable role of Mini Me, because New Line Cinema distributed the third part of the Austin Powers film series, ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’.

As Verne Troyer became a famous celebrity, he even got to act himself in several films, including ‘Pauly Shore is Dead’ directed by Pauly Shore, ‘Postal’ directed by Uwe Boll and ‘College’ by Deb Hagan. Troyer played himself not only in films but also in the TV series ‘The Girls Next Door’ and ‘Celebrity Big Brother 6’, and appeared in chat shows ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’, ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’ and others.

Troyer’s net worth was rather high all these years that he has been seen on the screen, but despite, or perhaps because of, the fame he has struggled with an addiction to alcohol and cocaine. Interestingly, Verne apparently married and then divorced model Genevieve Gallen in the space of two days.


Full NameVerne Troyer
Net Worth$10 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 1, 1969
Place Of BirthSturgis, Michigan, United States
Height2 ft 8 in (0.813 m)
ProfessionStunt Performer, Actor, Comedian
EducationCentreville High School, Kellogg Community College
NationalityAmerican
SpouseGenevieve Gallen (m. 2004–2004)
ParentsSusan Troyer, Reuben Troyer
SiblingsDavon Troyer, Deborah Troyer
PartnerRanae Shrider
NicknamesVerne J. Troya , Vern Troyer , Verne J. Troyer , Mini-V , Mini-Me
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/vernetroyer
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/VerneTroyer
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vernetroyer/?hl=en
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0873942
AwardsMTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo
NominationsMTV Movie Award for Best Fight, MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Sequence, Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy
Movies‘Wishmaster’, ‘My Giant’, ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’, ‘Men in Black’, ‘The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly’, ‘Mighty Joe Young’, ‘Here Lies Lonely’, ‘Instinct’
TV Shows"Genevieve Gallen" (m. 2004–2006), "Celebrity Big Brother" (2009), "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2009), "The Paul O'Grady Show" (2009), "WWE Raw" (2009), "Lemon La Vida Loca" (2013), "Legit" (2013),
#Trademark
1Bald head
2His small height
#Quote
1People have a good time with all the catch phrases.
2I think when average-size people start taking roles that were meant for dwarfs, that's a little frustrating because there aren't that many roles out there for height-challenged actors.
3If I did everything, I probably wouldn't be here talking to you. There aren't too many people who can actually double me, so I do most of my stunts though.
4There's times when you're having dinner with a good friend and you're in the middle of a conversation and somebody comes up and cuts you off. Can you sign this? Can I take a picture with you? I'm adjusting to all the attention.
5What I really enjoy the most is seeing what the crowd likes. I enjoy making people laugh.
6I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamped.
7In high school and college all my friends and my brother wrestled.
8I was just the perfect person to play the Mini-Me character.
9I think it was a good challenge for me to get my reactions across without being able to speak.
10I'll be one of the Who's of Whoville.
11I just take it one day at a time. Austin Powers has given me a lot of opportunities as far as my career.
12I felt probably more uncomfortable than Beyonce. But I can't answer for her.
13I still pinch myself that I ended up in Hollywood. And I am still surprised at the fans.
14I've done approximately 15 films, and most of the things I've done have either been stunt or costume work.
15I grew up in Michigan, in a very small town, Centreville. In my graduating class, I had like 92 people.
16L.A. is so fake - girls there are so superficial.
17Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.
18It's hard for me to even watch comedies I'm in.
19Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?
20In the film, I'm not very mobile, like in the space suit.
21The Amish like to live a very plain lifestyle, the way they think God intended. It sort of brings you back to, like, 'Little House on the Prairie' days or something.
22I'm a big sports fan. College football is my favorite.
23There's nobody else that can double me - except for a doll.
24Doing stunt work is risky, but it's something I enjoy.
25In Men in Black, it was a very small character, no pun intended.
26I was working at a candy-wrapping factory before I became an actor. I admit I snuck some hard candy, which is great because you can suck on it while you're working.
27I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are something that an average actor would do.
28I love London. I would move here. I like British people; everybody is so down to earth.
29I can play the leading man. I can play the action hero, maybe in just a different way. I look at it as, you know, if you set your mind to it, you can do it.
30We were doing the dance routine and I dislocated my knee. I've been doing stunts for a long time and it's kind of weird that I'd dislocate my knee just dancing.
31Between takes I asked Vern how tall he is and he said "I'm 32 inches tall but if you ask me how tall I am I'll tell you 'I'm two foot eight!' because it sounds bigger." (said with a wry grin in the mid-1990s)
#Fact
1While both sides of Verne's family have lived in the United States (mostly Pennsylvania) since the 1700s, Verne is still entirely of German descent (including Swiss-German). The "Troyer" family originates in Emmental, Bern, Switzerland.
2Participating in Celebrity Big Brother (2001) UK. [January 2009]
3Acting as a celebrity spokesman in a Geico auto insurance commercial. [September 2006]
4Housemate on Celebrity Big Brother (2001) (UK). [January 2009]
5The Celebrity Big Brother (2001) house, Hertfordshire, England. [January 2009]
6Guest-hosted WWE Raw (1993). [November 2009]
7Mage(sp) video game/commercial. [December 2007]
8Has a brief appearance in Moby's "We Are All Made of Stars" video.
9Verne and his date were voted King and Queen at their high school prom.
10Verne loves to play video games in his spare time.
11Verne loves college football. His favorite team is the Michigan Wolverines. He says his second favorite team is "whoever's playing Notre Dame."
12Verne has to do all of his own stunts because there isn't anyone small enough to fill in!
13Announced 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.
14Threw out the first ball at the San Diego Padre vs. Los Angeles Dodger game on June 30, 1999. It wasn't from the mound, of course.
15One of the smallest men in the world

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The 420 Movie: Mary & JaneannouncedTito The Terrible
Let It Die2016Video GameJackal X (voice)
Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High & Unemployed2015TV MovieVerne Troyer
Convenience2015/IDwight
Gnome Alone2015/IIThe Gnome
Where's This Party?2014TV SeriesWilliam Tabbot
The Adventures of Uncle Colt and Cletus2013ShortGenie
Lemon La Vida Loca2013TV SeriesVerne Troyer
Story Cops with Verne Troyer2013Short
Keith Lemon: The Film2012Archimedes
Cubed2009TV SeriesVerne Troyer
Two and a Half Men2009TV SeriesCircus Midget
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus2009Percy
College2008Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer Sex Tape2008Short
The Love Guru2008Coach Punch Cherkov
Postal2007Verne Troyer
MADtv2007TV SeriesVerne Troyer
Half & Half2005TV SeriesReggie
Karroll's Christmas2004TV MovieSpike
Scrubs2003TV SeriesSmall Man at Bar
Boston Public2003TV SeriesTaylor Prentice
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Legend of McDonald-Land Loch2003Video shortSundae
Pauly Shore Is Dead2003Verne Troyer
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch2002TV SeriesAngus
Austin Powers in Goldmember2002Mini Me
Hard Cash2002Attila
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2001Griphook (as Vern Troyer)
Bubble Boy2001Dr. Phreak
Freedom2000TV SeriesCassius
Jack of All Trades2000TV SeriesNapoleon Bonaparte
How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000Band Member (as Verne J. Troyer)
Bit Players2000ShortMarty Rosenthal
Mission: Imp2000Video shortEthan Runt
Here Lies Lonely1999Virgil
V.I.P.1999TV SeriesDirector
Shasta McNasty1999TV SeriesVern
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space1999Video shortSundae
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me1999Mini-Me (as Verne J. Troyer)
Instinct1999Gorilla Performers
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Legend of Grimace Island1999Video shortSundae
Mighty Joe Young1998Baby Joe
Young Hercules1998TV SeriesBaby Ruff
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly1998Video shortSundae
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas1998Wee Waiter (as Verne J. Troya)
My Giant1998Wrestler (uncredited)
Wishmaster1997Creature Stage #1
Men in Black1997Alien Son
Pinocchio's Revenge1996Pinocchio

Stunts

TitleYearStatusCharacter
My Giant1998utility stunts
RocketMan1997stunts
Volcano1997stunts
Jingle All the Way1996stunts - as Verne J. Troyer
Dunston Checks In1996stunts - as Verne J. Troyer
Masked Rider1995TV Series stunt double: Paul Pistore
Baby's Day Out1994stunts - as Verne J. Troyer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Verne Troyer Sex Tape2008Short uncredited

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Love Guru2008performer: "The Joker"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages2016Documentary special thanks
30 for 302015TV Series documentary special thanks - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Oprah: Where Are They Now?2016TV SeriesHimself
Good Mythical Crew2016TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Juice2008-2015TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Wife Swap2015TV SeriesHimself
Tom Green Live2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Through the Keyhole2014TV SeriesHimself
Whose Line Is It Anyway?2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Legit2013TV SeriesHimself
The Body Shocking Show2013TV Series documentaryHimself - Guest Reporter
The Xtra Factor2012TV SeriesHimself - Celebrity Panel
Loose Women2012TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity House Hunting2012TV SeriesHimself
Peter Andre: My Life2011TV SeriesHimself
Hooters 2011 International Swimsuit Pageant2011TV MovieHimself - Judge
The Hooters 2011 Swimsuit Pageant2011TV MovieHimself - Judge
Jensen!2010TV SeriesHimself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan2008-2010TV SeriesHimself
Your Top 20 Celebrity Big Brother Moments2009TV Movie documentaryHimself
Chelsea Lately2009TV SeriesHimself
Made in Hollywood2009TV SeriesHimself
WWE Raw2009TV SeriesHimself
Pride of Britain Awards 20092009TV SpecialHimself
Xposé2009TV SeriesHimself
The Paul O'Grady Show2009TV SeriesHimself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross2009TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Big Brother2009TV SeriesHimself
World's Dumbest2008TV SeriesHimself
The Podge and Rodge Show2008TV SeriesHimself
Ich liebe Kino - Gottschalks Filmkolumne2008TV SeriesHimself
Mike Myers and 'The Love Guru': An Inside Look2008Video documentary shortHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2008TV Series documentaryHimself
The View2005-2008TV SeriesHimself
Last Call with Carson Daly2002-2008TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
2008 MTV Movie Awards2008TV SpecialHimself
Larry Flynt: The Right to Be Left Alone2007DocumentaryHimself
Welcome to Sweden2007TV SeriesHimself
The Surreal Life: Fame Games2007TV SeriesHimself - Participant
Bo! in the USA2006TV SeriesHimself - Celebrity Guest
Avid Merrion's XXXmas Special2005TV MovieHimself
The Girls Next Door2005TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Actor
The Surreal Life2003-2005TV SeriesHimself
Howard Stern2005TV SeriesHimself
The Teen Choice Awards 20042004TV SpecialHimself
The Teen Choice Awards 20032003TV SpecialHimself
The World of Austin Powers2002Video documentary shortHimself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '022002TV Special documentaryHimself
Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion2002TV Movie documentaryHimself
Hollywood Squares2001TV SeriesHimself
Playboy Exposed: Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored2001Video documentaryHimself
2000 MTV Movie Awards2000TV Special documentaryHimself
TFI Friday2000TV SeriesHimself
Electric Playground2000TV Series documentary
The Challenge2000TV SeriesWrestling Referee
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'1999Video documentary shortHimself (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live 251999TV Special documentaryMini Lorne Michaels (uncredited)
The Teen Choice Awards 19991999TV SpecialHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn1999TV SeriesHimself
Havoc1998TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2000MTV Movie AwardMTV Movie AwardsBest On-Screen DuoAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Supporting ActorThe Love Guru (2008)
2000Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Supporting Actor - ComedyAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
2000MTV Movie AwardMTV Movie AwardsBest Musical PerformanceAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
2000MTV Movie AwardMTV Movie AwardsBest FightAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

Known for movies


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