List of people with dwarfism

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List of People with Dwarfism

Dwarfism is a medical condition characterized by short stature, typically resulting from genetic or medical conditions. It is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or shorter. Dwarfism can arise from over 300 different medical conditions, with Achondroplasia being the most common cause. This article provides a list of notable individuals who have or had dwarfism, highlighting their contributions to various fields such as entertainment, sports, and activism.

Entertainment[edit | edit source]

Many individuals with dwarfism have gained prominence in the entertainment industry, showcasing their talents in acting, music, and performance art.

Peter Dinklage - An American actor known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the television series Game of Thrones. Dinklage has achondroplasia and has been an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Warwick Davis - A British actor who has appeared in films such as Star Wars (as Wicket the Ewok) and the Harry Potter series (as Professor Flitwick and Griphook). Davis was born with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare form of dwarfism.
Verne Troyer - Best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series, Troyer had cartilage–hair hypoplasia, which contributed to his short stature.

Sports[edit | edit source]

Individuals with dwarfism have also made their mark in the world of sports, often competing in Paralympic events or in sports leagues specifically for people with short stature.

Matt Roloff - Besides being a television personality on Little People, Big World, Roloff was a successful businessman and former president of Little People of America. He has diastrophic dysplasia.

Activism[edit | edit source]

Activists with dwarfism have worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights and recognition of people with disabilities, including those with short stature.

Billy Barty - An American actor and activist, Barty founded the Little People of America organization in 1957 to provide support for individuals with dwarfism and their families. He had cartilage–hair hypoplasia.

Art and Literature[edit | edit source]

Some individuals with dwarfism have contributed significantly to the arts and literature, using their unique perspectives to enrich cultural dialogues.

Toulouse-Lautrec - Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, and illustrator, whose immersion in the colorful and theatrical life of Paris in the late 19th century allowed him to produce a collection of enticing, elegant, and provocative images of the modern and sometimes decadent life of those times. Toulouse-Lautrec is among the best-known painters of the Post-Impressionist period, with a condition thought to be pycnodysostosis.