Curiosidades

Verne had to do all of his own stunts because there wasn't anyone small enough to fill in.

Was one of the smallest men in the world.

Verne and his date were voted King and Queen at their high school prom.

In early April 2018, Troyer was admitted to a hospital after an incident in his home. He had previously been admitted to rehab to undergo treatment for alcoholism. It was announced on April 21, 2018, that Troyer had died at the age of 49. No cause of death was immediately released but suicide is suspected but later confirming alcohol poisoning as the cause of his death. In October 2018 his death was ruled a suicide by alcohol intoxication.

Had a brief appearance in Moby's "We Are All Made of Stars" video.

Loved college football. His favorite team was the Michigan Wolverines. He had said his second favorite team is "whoever's playing Notre Dame.".

Dated Brittney Powell for 11 years (from 2007 to April 2018) until his death at the age 49.

Verne and his yoga instructor/girlfriend, Genevieve Gallen, wed in January 2004. The wedding was annulled a month later.

While both sides of Verne's family had lived in the United States (mostly Pennsylvania) since the 1700s, Verne was still entirely of German descent (including Swiss-German), with an Amish family background. The Troyer family originates in Emmental, Bern, Switzerland.

Was seriously considered for the role of Doctor Loveless in As Loucas Aventuras de James West (1999), but lost out to Kenneth Branagh.

Threw out the first ball at the San Diego Padre vs. Los Angeles Dodger game on June 30, 1999.

Acting as a celebrity spokesman in a Geico auto insurance commercial. (setembro de 2006)

Guest-hosted WWE Raw (1993). (novembro de 2009)

Was in three different movies with Mike Myers: Austin Powers: O Agente 'Bond' Cama (1999), Austin Powers em o Homem do Membro de Ouro (2002), and O Guru do Amor (2008).

Participating in Celebrity Big Brother (2001) UK. (janeiro de 2009)

Had minor roles in two Christmas movies: Um Herói de Brinquedo (1996) and O Grinch (2018).

Was a Professional Wrestling Host and Ring Announcer.

Mage(sp) video game/commercial. (dezembro de 2007)