<Tr> <Th> Partner (s) </Th> <Td> Brittney Powell (2007--2018) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Signature </Th> </Tr> <P> Verne Jay Troyer (January 1, 1969--April 21, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series . He was notable for having been only 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) tall, the result of cartilage--hair hypoplasia; this made him one of the shortest men in the world . </P> <P> Troyer was born in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Susan, a factory worker, and Reuben Troyer, a repair technician . He had two siblings, Davon and Deborah . He stated that his parents "never treated me any different than my other average - sized siblings . I used to have to carry wood, feed the cows and pigs and farm animals". Troyer was initially raised Amish, but his parents left the faith when he was a child . During his childhood, Troyer spent much time visiting Amish relatives in Centreville, Michigan . He graduated from Centreville High School in 1987, and a plaque was dedicated to him in 2003 . </P>

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