<P> Sam Humphrey (born 1994) is a New Zealand born actor from Frankston, Victoria, Australia . He is best known for playing Charles Stratton in the 2017 film The Greatest Showman . </P> <P> Humphrey was born with a rare genetic disorder called Achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism . As a child he was also diagnosed with the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease and has spent a lifetime visiting hospitals and doctors' offices for operations and tests . In an interview, he said that he had attempted suicide several times, but with support from his family, his faith and his resilience, he was able to overcome his challenges and pursue his dream of becoming an actor . </P> <P> Humphrey began his acting career in television, his first role on Neighbours, where he appeared on four episodes . He made his film debut in the historical period drama musical film The Greatest Showman, he played Charles Stratton, a dwarf performer who is also known by his stage name of General Tom Thumb . As he is taller than the real Tom Thumb, he had to walk on his knees and his voice was digitally altered to sound deeper . </P> <P> In 2017, Humphrey starred in the television film Jeremy the Dud . </P>

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