Deep Roy

Standing at just 132 centimeters (4 feet 4 inches) tall, Deep Roy is a talented actor that made his acting debut in 1976. Roy has frequently worked with director Tim Burton and recently made notable appearances in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Eastbound & Down. He is one of just two actors in history to appear in Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya to Indian parents, Roy made his professional acting debut in an episode of The New Avengers in 1976 followed by an appearance in The Pink Panther Strikes Again. He debuted in Doctor Who shortly after, acting in a total of seven episodes. In 1984, Roy wore a full bodysuit to play Droopy McCool in Star Wars: Return of The Jedi.

Frequently working with director Tim Burton, Roy has made appearances in Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Corpse Bride, and more of Burton’s films. In 2005, he was the sole actor playing 165 Oompa-Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In 2009, he appeared in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Star Trek, later going onto act in both of Star Trek’s sequels. One of his biggest television roles came in 2010 when he memorably appeared as Aaron in three episodes of HBO’s Eastbound & Down. Recently turning 70 years old, Deep Roy is a legendary actor who has stayed relevant for several decades.