List of people with dwarfism

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The following is a list of people who are known for their dwarfism and who have been open about it. While these people are not known for being the shortest ever, they have been mentioned in sources describing how the condition has affected their lives. Dwarfism is caused by several different types of medical conditions, and is typically defined as an adult A with a height of 147 cm (4 ft 10 in) or less. [1] [2] Records or mentions of people with dwarfism have not always been kept well, resulting in estimated heights that were taken from eyewitnesses. In some given cases the height of the person is unknown except to say that they were mentioned as a "dwarf" in various media. This list does not include every prominent person with dwarfism, as others are already included on other linked Wikipedia lists.

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Actors and actresses

  Living

NationalityHeightNameNoteLifespan
Flag of India.svg  India 62.8 cm (24.7 in) Jyoti Amge Actress known for holding the Guinness World Record for shortest living woman, and for starring in American Horror Story: Freak Show .1993–
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 71 cm (28 in) Nelson de la Rosa Actor (known as Mahow) who starred in the Italian horror film Ratman.c.1967/1968–2006
Flag of India.svg  India 76 cm (30 in) Ajay Kumar Indian actor and director known for holding the Guinness World Records for being the shortest actor to play a character in a full-length film1976–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 81 cm (32 in) [3] Verne Troyer American actor and stunt performer best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series of comedy films. [3] [4] 1969–2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 81 cm (32 in) Linden Porco Canadian actor, known for playing a body double for Marlon Wayans' character in Little Man .1996–
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 83 cm (33 in) Ernesto de la Cruz Actor, stunt performer and martial artist (known by the stage name Weng Weng), who played the leading role in the 1981 spy film For Y'ur Height Only .1957–1992
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 84 cm (33 in) Michu Meszaros 1939–2016
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 86 cm (34 in) Pat Bilon Known for his performances in Under the Rainbow , and one of two dwarfs hired for the role of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (body suit). [5] 1947–1983
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 89 cm (35 in) [6] Angelo Rossitto Angelo was an American actor that was billed as "Little Angie" or "Moe". [7] He was one of the actors in a classic horror movie Freaks .1908–1991
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 91 cm (36 in) [8] Eric Lynch American actor, writer and former member of The Howard Stern Show's Wack Pack. [8] 1975–2014
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 97 cm (38 in) [9] Josh Ryan Evans American actor with achondroplasia, known for his role as Timmy Lenox from the TV series Passions . [9] 1982–2002
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 97 cm (38 in) Mikey Post 1982–2018
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 104 cm (41 in) Annabelle Davis British actress known for her role as Sasha Bellman in The Dumping Ground . She is the daughter of actor and TV presenter Warwick Davis and Samantha Davis.1997–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 107 cm (42 in) [10] Tony Cox American actor known for his roles in Bad Santa , Me, Myself and Irene, Date Movie, Epic Movie and Disaster Movie . [11] 1958–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 106 cm (42 in) [12] Phil Fondacaro Fondacaro appeared in Star Wars Return of the Jedi as an Ewok, the only one to have a death scene.1958–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 107 cm (42 in) [13] Warwick Davis British actor with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. Davis is known for his role as Wicket W. Warrick from the Star Wars series. [14] [15] 1970–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 114 cm (45 in) [16] Kiruna Stamell Australian actress who received her first major role in the movie Moulin Rouge! as "La Petite Princesse". [17] 1981–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 109 cm (43 in) [18] Michael J. Anderson American actor known for his roles as "The Man from Another Place" in the series Twin Peaks . [18] [19] 1953–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 112 cm (44 in) [20] Kenny Baker English actor who originally portrayed R2-D2 in the Star Wars series. [20] 1934–2016
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 110 cm (43 in) [21] Jimmy Vee Scottish actor who has portrayed R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode VII and beyond. [22] 1959–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 114 cm (45 in) [23] Billy Barty American actor with cartilage–hair hypoplasia, who had multiple roles in film from 1927 until his death. [23] [24] 1924–2000
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 114 cm (45 in) [25] Bridget Powers American pornographic actress also known as "Bridget the Midget". [26] 1980–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 115 cm (45 in) Mark Povinelli 1971–
Flag of India.svg  India 115 cm (45 in) KK Goswami 1973–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 116.8 cm (46.0 in) [27] Michael Dunn Oscar-nominated (for Best Supporting Actor in Ship of Fools ) American actor with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, type unspecified. [27] 1934–1973
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 119 cm (47 in) [28] Patty Maloney Maloney is an American actress who portrayed Honk from Far Out Space Nuts .1936–2025
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 119 cm (47 in) Mick Walter English actor who is known for his roles in television comedies.1955–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 119.3 cm (47.0 in) Johnny Roventini 1910–1998
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 119.3 cm (47.0 in) [29] Felix Silla Italian-American actor best known for his portrayal as Cousin Itt (voiced by Tony Magro) from the original 1964 TV series, The Addams Family . [29] 1937–2021
Flag of France.svg  France 119.3 cm (47.0 in) [30] Hervé Villechaize French-born actor, known for roles in The Man with the Golden Gun and Fantasy Island . [31] 1943–1993
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 119.3 cm (47.0 in) [32] David Rappaport Rappaport was a British actor who is known for his roles in the films Time Bandits and The Bride . [32] 1951–1990
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 120 cm (47 in) Aťka Janoušková Prolific voice actress best known for her dub of the titular character in Maya the Honey Bee .1930–2019
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 120 cm (47 in) Oliviero Migliore Pornographic actor known by the stage name Holly One.1965–2006
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 121.9 cm (48.0 in) [33] Michael Gilden American actor who starred in the TV series NCIS . [34] 1962–2006
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 121.9 cm (48.0 in) [35] Danny Woodburn American actor who is noted for the role on the TV comedy series Seinfeld , as Mickey Abbott. [36] 1964–
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 122 cm (48 in) Jiří Krytinář Actor with osteochondrodysplasia who had been featured in Czech and American films.1947–2015
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 122 cm (48 in) [37] Shorty Rossi Star of Pit Boss , and owner of Shortywood Productions.1969–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 122 cm (48 in) [38] Meredith Eaton American actress known for portraying the attorney Emily Resnick on the CBS television series Family Law [39] (in which she was the first woman with dwarfism to fill a regular role in an American prime time series), for her recurring role as Bethany Horowitz on the ABC series Boston Legal , [40] and for her lead role as Matilda Webber on the CBS series MacGyver .1974–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 123 cm (48 in) [41] Jason Acuña Acuña is an American skateboarder with achondroplasia who is also known as "Wee-Man." He is one of the stars in the TV series Jackass . [42] 1973–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 124.4 cm (49.0 in) [43] Martin Klebba American actor best known for his role as Marty in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. [44] 1969–
Flag of India.svg  India 124.5 cm (49.0 in) Juhi Aslam Television actress known for starring in Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo , a show about a woman with dwarfism.Un­known
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 127 cm (50 in) [45] Matthew Roloff Roloff is an American actor, author, and businessman with diastrophic dysplasia. He was featured on the TV show Little People Big World . [45] 1961–
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 128.27 cm (50.50 in) María Elena Saldaña Mexican actress and comedienne, best known for her role on several Televisa series as La Güereja.1963-
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 129.5 cm (51.0 in) [46] Zelda Rubinstein American actress, best known for her role in Poltergeist as the medium Tangina Barrons. [47] 1933–2010
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 129.54 cm (51.00 in) Sofiya Cheyenne Sofiya is an actress and active disability advocate in the arts. She has SEDc type dwarfism. Best known for her recurring role as Louise in Loudermilk (2018-2020)1991–
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 130 cm (51 in) Angelo Muscat Maltese English actor, best known for playing The Butler in The Prisoner .1930–1977
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 130 cm (51 in) Vladimir Fyodorov Soviet and Russian actor, known for playing Chernomor in Ruslan and Ludmila .1939–2021
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 130 cm (51 in) Chuy Bravo 1956–2019
Flag of France.svg  France 132 cm (52 in) [48] Mimie Mathy French actress and comedian who is best known for her role in the Josephine, Guardian Angel television series.1957–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 132 cm (52 in) [49] Eric Cullen Cullen was a Scottish actor with achondroplasia who was known for his role as "Wee Burney" in BBC's Rab C Nesbitt . [49] 1965–1996
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 132 cm (52 in) Ben Woolf Actor with pituitary dwarfism who was known for his roles in American Horror Story .1980–2015
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 135 cm (53 in) [50] Peter Dinklage Dinklage is an Emmy-winning American actor with achondroplasia. He has starred in The Station Agent , Game of Thrones and X-Men: Days of Future Past . [50] 1969–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 136 cm (54 in) [51] Dick Beals Beals specialized in doing the voices of young boys, although he was also hired to voice young female children. [52] 1927–2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 137 cm (54 in) Rick Howland Un­known
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 145 cm (57 in) Linda Hunt American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously . She also played Shadout Mapes in David Lynch's adaptation of Dune .1945–
Flag of Syria (2025-).svg  Syria John George 1898–1968
Flag of the United States.svg  United States George Brasno 1911–1982
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Olive Brasno 1917–1998
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom George Claydon 1933–2001
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Luis Aguad Jorge Actor known for starring in the Puerto Rican television show La Criada Malcriada , and for being their national spokesperson for Holsum Bread.1925–2007
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Fritz Hakl 1932–2012
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia Suon Bou Actor (known as Loto) who was well known in Cambodian film for his comedic roles.1936–2006
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Martí Galindo Theatre actor known for his appearances on the Spanish late night talk show Crónicas marcianas .1937–2019
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Ateng Actor known for playing comedic roles in Indonesian film and television.1942–2003
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Mike Edmonds British actor in Maid Marian and her Merry Men , Time Bandits , and "The Safety Dance" video. [53] 1944–
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Guy Big Canadian actor best known for his role in the children's television series The Hilarious House of Frightenstein as the Midget Count. [54] 1946–1978
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Malcolm Dixon 1953–2020
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Romy Pastrana Pastrana (Dagul as his stage name) is a Filipino dwarf actor who does roles on the children's gag show Goin' Bulilit , he is the only adult actor. [55] 1958–
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Allan Padua Actor and comedian (Mura as his stage name) who has appeared in various Filipino films.1969–
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Jordan Prentice Canadian actor, who appeared in In Bruges.1973–
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Noemi Tesorero Tesorero (Mahal as her stage name) is a Filipina dwarf actress, comedian and vlogger. [56] 1974–2021
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Chinedu Ikedieze Ikedieze is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in most movies after their breakthrough in Aki na Ukwa. [57] 1977–
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Osita Iheme Iheme is known for his nickname "PawPaw", which he adopted after the role he played of the same name in the film Aki na Ukwa . [58] [59] 1982–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Lisa Hammond 1983–
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Fa'afiaula Sagote Samoan actor who played the lead role in his country's first ever feature film, The Orator (2011). [60] [61] 1980s–2022
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Josephine Bibit Berry Berry (Jo Berry as her stage name) is a Filipina dwarf actress from GMA Network. She was known for her role "Onay" in Onanay , "Princess R. Montivano" in Little Princess, and "Lilet Mercado-Matias" in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law. [62] 1994–
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Sam Humphrey Actor known for playing General Tom Thumb in the 2017 film The Greatest Showman .1994–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Quaden Bayles Murri child actor known for his roles in Three Thousand Years of Longing and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga .2010–
Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Javed Kodu Actor who had many Punjab and Urdu language film and television roles.?–2025
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Jimmy Karoubi Actor known for starring in the 1955 film The Woman for Joe , and for being part of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson's entourage.Un­known
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg DR Congo Cécile Bayiha Bayiha is best known for playing the part of captive Pygmy Likola in the 2005 Franco-British-South African film Man to Man [63] Un­known

Artists and writers

  Deceased  Living

NationalityHeightNameNoteLifespan
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 106.6 cm (42.0 in) [64] B Judy-Lynn del Rey American science fiction editor. [65] 1943–1986
Flag of England.svg  England 116.8 cm (46.0 in) [66] Richard Gibson (painter) 17th century painter of portrait miniatures. [67] 1615–1690
Flag of France.svg  France 142 cm (56 in) [68] Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec French painter1864–1901
Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor (after 1400).svg  Holy Roman Empire François de Cuvilliés Flemish architect noted for Cuvilliés Theatre. [69] 1695–1768

Athletes

  Deceased  Living

NationalityHeightNameSportNoteLifespan
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 115 cm (45 in) [70] Juli Windsor Runner Windsor was among the first dwarfs to complete the Boston Marathon after first trying in 2013. While she was unable to finish that year due to the bombing, she accomplished her goal in 2014. [71] 1987–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 123 cm (48 in) [72] Ellie Simmonds Swimmer Multiple gold medallist and world record holder in Paralympic swimming events. [73] 1994–
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 125 cm (49 in) [74] Lauritta Onye Paralympic athleteOnya won gold in shot put at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, and 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships. [75] 1984–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 129 cm (51 in) [76] Kate Wilson Paralympic swimmerWilson represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. [77] 1998–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 132 cm (52 in) [78] Rico Abreu Auto racing NASCAR driver. [78] 1992–
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 132 cm (52 in) [79] Özlem Kaya Paralympic swimmerKaya participated in the 2011 European Championships where she won bronze in the 100m Breaststroke. [79] 1992–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 140 cm (55 in) [80] Kyron Duke Paralympic athleteDuke took part in the 2010 Commonwealth Games among other events where he won bronze and silver medals.1992–
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Çiğdem Dede Paralympic athleteDede won a silver medal at the 2012 Paralympics in powerlifting.1980–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Sarah Bowen Paralympic swimmerBowen has won two gold, and two silver Olympic medals.1984–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Sarah Rose Paralympic swimmer1986–
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Holly Neill Paralympic athlete1989–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Claire Keefer Paralympic athlete1995–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Tiffany T. Kane Paralympic swimmer2001–

Entertainers

The names here include circus performers, comedians, reality TV stars, and occupations that do not primarily involve acting in films.

  Living

NationalityHeightNameTypeNoteLifespan
Flag of the Qing Dynasty (1889-1912).svg  China 71 cm (28 in) Che-Mah Circus performer Born in China, brought to the U.S. with Barnum & Bailey in 1881. Retired in Knox, Indiana. [81] 1838–1926
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 81 cm (32 in) [82] Lavinia Warren Circus performerWarren performed in the circus with her husband Charles Stratton (see below) under P. T. Barnum. [83] 1841–1919
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 81 cm (32 in) Count Primo Magri Circus performerStage name of the second husband of Lavinia Warren.1849–1920
Royal Standard of the King of France.svg  France 86 cm (34 in) [84] Nicolas Ferry Court dwarf French court dwarf nicknamed "Bébé" of the Polish king Stanisław Leszczyński. [85] 1741–1764
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 91 cm (36 in) [86] C Charles Sherwood Stratton Circus performerAlso known as "General Tom Thumb", he gained fame under P. T. Barnum who exaggerated his short height to be 64 cm (25 in). [87] 1838–1883
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 91 cm (36 in) [88] D Thomas Dilward Stage actorNineteenth-century minstrel show entertainer. [89] 1840–1902
Flag of England.svg  England 100 cm (39 in) [90] B Jeffrey Hudson Court dwarfEnglish court dwarf and jester to Charles I. [91] 1619–1682
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 102 cm (40 in) Hasbulla Internet personality Russian social media personality.2002–
Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor (after 1400).svg  Holy Roman Empire 104 cm (41 in) [92] Hedsor Conrad Ernest CopperninCourt dwarfServed as a page to Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha making him the last court dwarf. [93] [94] 18th century
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 106 cm (42 in) Evan Eckenrode Internet Personality Eckenrode grew to fame on the social media platform Vine before moving his career to work alongside social media star Logan Paul.1997–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 106.6 cm (42.0 in) George Washington Morrison Nutt Circus performerKnown as "Commodore Nutt". [95] 1848–1881
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 106.6 cm (42.0 in) Billy Merchant Circus performerBritish circus entertainer. [96] 1919–2001
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 107 cm (42 in) Imaan Hadchiti ComedianLebanese–Australian standup comedian and actor known for being one of two known cases of his form of dwarfism, alongside his sister.Un­known
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 115 cm (45 in) [97] Pee Wee Marquette Comedian Master of ceremonies at the original Birdland jazz club. [98] 1914–1992
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 117 cm (46 in) Frankie Saluto Circus performerSaluto performed for over four decades with the Ringling Brothers circus. [99] 1906–1982
Flag of Syria (2025-).svg  Syria 122 cm (48 in) [100] Charla Baklayan Faddoul Reality TV American (Syrian born) The Amazing Race contestant (Seasons 5 and 11). [101] 1976–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 124.4 cm (49.0 in) [102] Henry Joseph Nasiff Jr. Radio personality American entertainer who frequently appeared on The Howard Stern Show . [103] 1962–2001
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 129.5 cm (51.0 in) [104] Jimmy Clitheroe ComedianBritish comedian called "The Clitheroe Kid". [105] 1921–1973
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 129.5 cm (51.0 in) [106] Lester "Beetlejuice" Green ComedianEntertainer known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show. [103] 1968–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 132 cm (52 in) [107] Brad Williams ComedianAmerican comedian and radio personality. [108] 1984–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 142.24 cm (56.00 in) [109] Marjorie Johnson BakerAmerican popular baker and talk show guest. Correspondent for the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno .1919-
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 145 cm (57 in) [110] Wee Georgie Wood ComedianComic actor with a railway named after him, and an Australian rhyming slang term adopted from his name ("wee georgie"). [111] 1894–1979
Flag of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Medici period).svg  Tuscany Braccio di Bartolo Court jester Member of the court of Cosimo I de' Medici, nicknamed Nano Morgante.16th century
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Marshall P. Wilder ComedianAmerican comedian. [112] 1859–1915

Musicians/singers

  Deceased  Living

NationalityHeightNameNoteLifespan
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 134 cm (53 in) Thomas Quasthoff Bass-baritone classical singer.1959–
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 130.0 cm (51.2 in)Olympia IvlevaRussian musician and founding member of Little Big1990–
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 111 cm (44 in) Nelson Ned Brazilian singer and composer.1947–2014
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 112 cm (44 in) Bushwick Bill (b. Richard Shaw)American rapper, founding member of the Geto Boys.1966–2019
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 114.3 cm (45.0 in) Joe C. (Joseph Calleja) Kid Rock's sidekick. [113] 1974–2000
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 124 cm (49 in) Chick Webb Big band drummer. [114] 1905–1939
Flag of France.svg  France 91 cm (36 in) Michel Petrucciani French jazz pianist.1962–1999

Politicians

  Deceased  Living

NationalityHeightNameNoteLifespan
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 142 cm (56 in) Sandra Borch Norwegian politician with achondroplasia. [115] 1988–
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 99 cm (39 in) Józef Boruwłaski Polish "count". [116] [117] 1739–1837
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 127 cm (50 in) Alan Eggleston Australian politician with achondroplasia. [118] 1941–
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany N/A Simone Fischer Member of the German Bundestag. [119] 1979–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 150 cm (59 in) Robert Reich United States Secretary of Labor with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. [120] 1946–
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 114 cm (45 in) Charley Lockhart Texas State Treasurer. [121] 1876-1954

Others

  Deceased  Living

NationalityHeightNameNoteLifespan
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 61.0 cm (24.0 in) Pauline Musters Dutch woman, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the shortest woman ever recorded1876–1895
Flag of England.svg  England 114 cm (45 in) [123] Anne ClowesReported centenarian dwarf (second longest lived next to Susanna Bokoyni) with house designed for her stature. [123] [124] [125] 1681–1784
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 135.0 cm (53.1 in) Paul Steven Miller Disability rights expert, EEOC Commissioner, professor at the University of Washington School of Law, Special Assistant to the President 1961–2010
Flag of England.svg  England 137.0 cm (53.9 in) Alexander Pope Prominent writer, poet, translator and satirist1688-1744
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom N/A John William Bean British jeweller, news vendor and criminal who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria, also "hunchbacked". [126] 1824–1882
Flag of Prussia (1892-1918).svg  Prussia N/A Charles Proteus Steinmetz German-American mathematician and electrical engineer, also "hunchbacked." [127] 1865–1923
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands N/A Alexander Katan Dutch teacher and victim of Nazi experimentation who eventually became an anatomical display.1899–1943
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom N/A Tom Shakespeare Also known as Sir Thomas William Shakespeare, 3rd Baronet. A geneticist with achondroplasia. [128] 1966–

See also

Notes

A. ^ Male or Female (full grown)
B. ^ Estimated height
C. ^ Charles Sherwood Stratton's final height varies in reliable sources, which put it just above or near 3 feet (91cm). [133]
D. ^ Thomas Dilward's height was between 23 and 36 inches tall, his highest estimated height is included here.

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