======Verne Troyer======
=====Introduction=====
Verne Troyer (1969-2018) was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer. In the [[Wizarding World]], he is known for providing the physical portrayal of the [[goblin]] [[Griphook]] in the film adaptation of //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]// (film). Outside of the [[Harry Potter]] franchise, he was widely recognized for his role as Mini-Me in the //Austin Powers// film series.
=====Role in the Harry Potter Franchise=====
Troyer was cast as the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] [[goblin]], [[Griphook]], for the first film. In his scenes, he guides [[Harry Potter]] and [[Rubeus Hagrid]] via a cart through the subterranean tunnels of the bank to both the [[Potter Family Vault]] and the high-security [[Vault 713]].
While Troyer performed the role on-screen, the character's voice was provided by English actor [[Warwick Davis]], who also played [[Professor Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]] in the same film (film). When the character of [[Griphook]] returned with a much larger role in //[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]// and //[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]//, the part was played entirely (both physically and vocally) by [[Warwick Davis]] (film).
=====Filmography=====
  * //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]// (2001) - [[Griphook]] (physical portrayal)
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Verne Troyer's contribution to the [[Harry Potter]] films is a notable example of a character being created through the collaboration of two different performers. The decision to have [[Warwick Davis]] dub the lines for [[Griphook]] in the first film created a vocal consistency when Davis later took over the entire role for the final two films (film). Troyer's performance established the physical presence and mannerisms of the character that were later built upon in the //Deathly Hallows// adaptations.