Mark Povinelli (born August 9, 1971) is an American stage, television and movie actor who also does occasional stunt work. Povinelli is also a noted social activist advocating for the rights of others with dwarfism. In June 2017, Povinelli was elected President of the Little People of America, an organization started in 1957 by Billy Barty,[1] which promotes awareness, advocacy and medical assistance for individuals with forms of dwarfism. Povinelli stands 3’ 9½" and weighs 75 pounds (115 cm, 34 kg) as a consequence of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDc), a skeletal dysplasia caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 (type II collagen) gene.[2]
Povinelli was born in Elyria, Ohio, and is the youngest of four children. His parents and siblings are average-size. His older brother Brian Povinelli is a marketer who inspired Mark's acting career.[citation needed] He is of Italian descent.[5] Povinelli graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland in 1989, and then graduated in 1993 from Miami University with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Theater Acting.[6] Onstage in 2003 in Lee Breuer's production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, retitled Mabou Mines DollHouse,[7] Povinelli drew praise from The New York Times: "The men embody small-minded convention and stunted possibilities...Mr. Povinelli makes us feel Torvald's repressive sexual virility at every turn."[8] He has characterized his approach to acting for The Village Voice: "Being so tremendously different provides you with an analytical depth ... Like any actor, I try to bring as much of myself to the role I'm playing as possible. Every day I go out I'm made aware of my size. Why should I deny myself the richness of that experience when I go onstage?"[9]
Povinelli currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Heather Davis, and their two children. Mark's brother-in-law, Erik Davis, was the 2020 El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta and is a television executive.[citation needed]
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2005 Best Actor - Fantasy at the ShockerFest International Film Festival
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^"Hollywood Actor Billy Barty Dies at Age 76". ABC News.
^Tiller, George E.; Polumbo, Paula A.; Weis, Mary Ann; Bogaert, Ray; Lachman, Ralph S.; Cohn, Daniel H.; Rimoin, David L.; Eyre, David R. (September 1995). "Dominant mutations in the type II collagen gene, COL2A1, produce spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Strudwick type". Nature Genetics. 11 (1): 87–9. doi:10.1038/ng0995-87. PMID 7550321. S2CID 24826973.
^Jefferson, M. Theater review: Fun-House Proportions Turn Dominance Upside Down. The New York Times. 2003, November 24.
^McNulty, "Welcome to Lee Breuer's Dollhouse: Lee Breuer Goes Little — and Literal — with His Production of Ibsen's Classic". The Village Voice. 2003, November 12–18.
^"INTERVIEW: Mark Povinelli (Kinko/Walter) talks about his role in Water for Elephants and MORE". 21 April 2011.
^. Archived from the original on 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
^Ditzian, Eric (April 13, 2011). "Robert Pattinson's 'Water For Elephants' Premiere To Stream Live On MTV.com". MTV. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
^"'Water for Elephants' Premieres in New York City". 18 April 2011.
^"Mark Povinelli: Mirror Mirror reflects frustrating times for dwarf actors". TheGuardian.com. 6 April 2012.
^Catlin, Roger (2012-02-18). "For dwarves, movies and reality TV bring another pop culture surge". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
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December 2012 Learn how and when to remove this message Learn how and when to remove this message Mark Povinelli born August 9 1971 is an American stage television and movie actor who also does occasional stunt work Povinelli is also a noted social activist advocating for the rights of others with dwarfism In June 2017 Povinelli was elected President of the Little People of America an organization started in 1957 by Billy Barty 1 which promotes awareness advocacy and medical assistance for individuals with forms of dwarfism Povinelli stands 3 9 and weighs 75 pounds 115 cm 34 kg as a consequence of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita SEDc a skeletal dysplasia caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 type II collagen gene 2 Mark PovinelliBorn 1971 08 09 August 9 1971 age 52 Elyria Ohio U S Alma materMiami UniversityOccupation s Actor social activistYears active1998 presentHeight115 cm 3 ft 9 in SpouseHeather Davis m 2001 Children2 His repertory encompasses drama comedy and fantasy He has appeared in a wide range of productions from stage plays by William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson to roles in television series such as Modern Family 3 non primary source needed and Boardwalk Empire as well as in popular movies including The Polar Express 4 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Personal life 3 Works 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksLife and career editPovinelli was born in Elyria Ohio and is the youngest of four children His parents and siblings are average size His older brother Brian Povinelli is a marketer who inspired Mark s acting career citation needed He is of Italian descent 5 Povinelli graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney Maryland in 1989 and then graduated in 1993 from Miami University with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Theater Acting 6 Onstage in 2003 in Lee Breuer s production of Henrik Ibsen s A Doll s House retitled Mabou Mines DollHouse 7 Povinelli drew praise from The New York Times The men embody small minded convention and stunted possibilities Mr Povinelli makes us feel Torvald s repressive sexual virility at every turn 8 He has characterized his approach to acting for The Village Voice Being so tremendously different provides you with an analytical depth Like any actor I try to bring as much of myself to the role I m playing as possible Every day I go out I m made aware of my size Why should I deny myself the richness of that experience when I go onstage 9 Povinelli starred opposite Robert Pattinson and Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz in the 2011 film Water for Elephants playing the role of Kinko 10 11 12 13 In 2012 he appeared in Mirror Mirror which starred Julia Roberts Armie Hammer and Lily Collins 14 In the same year Povinelli was cast as a series regular on the television series Are You There Chelsea starring Laura Prepon This made him the first little person ever to be cast as a series regular on a network studio sitcom 15 In 2015 2016 he had a recurring role as The Cat in the Amazon Studios original Mad Dogs which also starred Steve Zahn and Michael Imperioli Since 2014 Mark has co hosted LA Talk Radio s Perfectly Imperfect Radio program 16 Personal life editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Mark Povinelli news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2023 Learn how and when to remove this message Povinelli currently resides in Los Angeles California with his wife Heather Davis and their two children Mark s brother in law Erik Davis was the 2020 El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta and is a television executive citation needed Works editThis section needs expansion with Barely any information on his stage performances You can help by adding to it December 2023 Films 2021 Nightmare Alley The Major 2013 Pawn Shop Chronicles Harry 2012 The Hot Flashes Coach Paul Lazarini 2012 Mirror Mirror Half Pint 2011 Water for Elephants Kinko Walter 2010 Jackass 3D Himself 2008 Beer for My Horses Merriweather 2007 Epic Movie Oompa Loompa 2006 Employee of the Month Glen Ross stunt double 2004 The Polar Express Elf Television 2018 My Dinner with Herve Billy Barty 2016 Sigmund and the Sea Monsters Sigmund 2016 Still the King Santonio Trillions 2015 Mad Dogs The Cat 2015 Dog with a Blog Gary 2015 Happyish JJ Keebler 2013 Anger Management Little Elvis 2013 Child of the 70 s Bridges 2012 Criminal Minds Mr Conrad 2012 Breakout Kings Kurt Peebles 2012 Are You There Chelsea Todd The bartender 2011 A N T Farm Officer 39 2011 Modern Family Bobby Our Children Ourselves 2010 The Whole Truth Judge Roland Tomassy 2010 Boardwalk Empire Kevin Kiley 2010 Til Death Luther 2 episodes 2010 Cold Case Nathaniel Biggie Jones 71 2009 It s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Tiny 2 episodes 2008 Pushing Daisies Simon 2003 Charmed Seamus Fitzpatrick 2003 The Parkers Frank Osgood 2002 The Hughleys Norman Stage 2023 The Return of Benjamin Lay Benjamin Lay 2009 Mabou Mines Dollhouse Torvald HelmerAwards edit2005 Best Actor Fantasy at the ShockerFest International Film FestivalReferences edit Hollywood Actor Billy Barty Dies at Age 76 ABC News Tiller George E Polumbo Paula A Weis Mary Ann Bogaert Ray Lachman Ralph S Cohn Daniel H Rimoin David L Eyre David R September 1995 Dominant mutations in the type II collagen gene COL2A1 produce spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Strudwick type Nature Genetics 11 1 87 9 doi 10 1038 ng0995 87 PMID 7550321 S2CID 24826973 Our Children Ourselves Mark Povinelli British Film Institute Archived from the original on 2020 12 02 Retrieved 2023 12 03 Justin Neil 2012 02 14 Short actor stands tall Star Tribune Alumni Spotlight Series Our Lady of Good Counsel High School November 11 2019 Mabou Mines Dollhouse Film Jefferson M Theater review Fun House Proportions Turn Dominance Upside Down The New York Times 2003 November 24 McNulty Welcome to Lee Breuer s Dollhouse Lee Breuer Goes Little and Literal with His Production of Ibsen s Classic The Village Voice 2003 November 12 18 INTERVIEW Mark Povinelli Kinko Walter talks about his role in Water for Elephants and MORE 21 April 2011 Mark Povinelli Pictures amp Photos Water for Elephants New York City Premiere Arrivals Archived from the original on 2014 05 06 Retrieved 2014 05 06 Ditzian Eric April 13 2011 Robert Pattinson s Water For Elephants Premiere To Stream Live On MTV com MTV Retrieved May 6 2014 Water for Elephants Premieres in New York City 18 April 2011 Mark Povinelli Mirror Mirror reflects frustrating times for dwarf actors TheGuardian com 6 April 2012 Catlin Roger 2012 02 18 For dwarves movies and reality TV bring another pop culture surge The Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2023 12 04 LA Talk Radio Perfectly Imperfect Radio with Kathy Toby Geri amp Mark Archived from the original on 2014 04 15 Retrieved 2014 05 06 External 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