Danny DeVito Opened Up About The Rare Condition That Affected His Height
The brilliant Danny DeVito is an icon of both the big and small screens. As one of the most physically distinctive actors in the game, he has used his diminutive stature to his benefit over the years and is still going strong in his 70s. Plus the star has been candid about his height in interviews, even opening up about the unusual medical condition that caused it.
Despite DeVito’s small frame, he could never be accused of being a small performer. Over a career that has spanned four decades and counting, he has always attacked every role with the same amount of scenery-chewing gusto. From Ruthless People to Twins and L.A. Confidential, to name a few, he has rarely disappointed.
Indeed, DeVito’s film career has encompassed countless classics, including Romancing The Stone and Terms of Endearment. And since 2006 he has starred in FX’s dark sitcom It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. With its upcoming 15th season, it will become the longest-tenured live-action sitcom in U.S. history.
On top of his acting work, DeVito is an accomplished director with a host of credits under his belt. He directed Throw Momma From The Train, The War Of The Roses and beloved Roald Dahl adaptation Matilda, all three of which he also starred in. While his last theatrically released directorial effort was 2003 comedy Duplex, he has helmed a host of short films since then.
Plus DeVito’s contribution to cinema encompasses his production company Jersey Films. It has produced award winners such as Erin Brockovich, Get Shorty and Garden State. DeVito was even personally instrumental in getting Pulp Fiction moving, producing Quentin Tarantino’s flick.
