Jimmy the entertainer
Jimmy is an enthusiastic, upbeat dwarf entertainer well known in
the film industry as a body double for kids and small monsters on
big international movies such as Lord of the Rings.
He lives for his work and when he's not on a film set, he's often
masquerading as a crazy character at one of his many corporate
functions or children's parties.
Unfortunately, Jimmy is in denial about his tiny size. As a little
man, he simply doesn't feel worthy.
Jimmy gave us a little time to catch up.
Hey Jimmy, what's new?
I've just been gigging at the moment at corporate
functions, waiting for my Hobbit audition.
How's the acting game going?
Bit slow to be honest. Well I've got heaps of kids'
parties and corporate gigs, but the film work's a bit slow. I
haven't done a film since I was Boo Boo's body double on Yogi
Bear.
Would we recognise you from anything?
Well mostly I'm a body double for kids and small monsters
in films. I was Gimley's body double in Lord of the Rings.
You got anything coming up?
Last night's KFC and a kid's party where I might trial my
new character, Midget Jones.
We hear that there's quite a good acting fraternity - do
you all get on?
Yeah, pretty much. I mean I'm a bit better known than the
boys with all the movies I've done. I'm easy. I met my
girlfriend Lana on a fruit commercial.
Got any big showbiz friends?
Yeah, I know TJ Miller, an American comedian from the
movies Cloverfield, Yogi and She's Out of My League. I know all the
stunties and actors from Lord of the Rings and Narnia. And I
know heaps of dwarves too. I used to run an
agency.
Where do you see yourself in five years' time?
Making movies in New Zealand. Hopefully with Peter
Jackson.
How would you describe your mate Fasi?
Fasi's awesome. He speaks his mind. He just needs to find
his voice on stage.
How would you describe your mate Millen?
Millen's the skinniest guy I know. He's pretty generous
and he's got an awesome house.
How would you describe your mate Glen?
Glen is incredible. He's always been popular since us
boys went to Auckland Grammar.
And finally, how would you describe yourself?
I'm a little guy with a big heart.
