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Nelson De La Rosa

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Nelson De La Rosa

Birth
Bayaguana, Municipio de Bayaguana, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic
Death
22 Oct 2006 (aged 38)
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial
Santo Domingo, Municipio de Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic Add to Map
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Actor, Folk Figure. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was one of the smallest men in the world, standing only 33 inches tall. He is best remembered for his role as Majai in the film "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1997), which is said to have inspired the character "Mini-me" in the spy spoof "Austin Powers." He also worked as a circus artist, touring around the world. He died in Providence, Rhode Island.
Actor, Folk Figure. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was one of the smallest men in the world, standing only 33 inches tall. He is best remembered for his role as Majai in the film "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1997), which is said to have inspired the character "Mini-me" in the spy spoof "Austin Powers." He also worked as a circus artist, touring around the world. He died in Providence, Rhode Island.

Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
  • Added: Oct 23, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16294978/nelson-de_la_rosa: accessed ), memorial page for Nelson De La Rosa (6 Sep 1968–22 Oct 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16294978, citing Cementerio Cristo Salvador, Santo Domingo, Municipio de Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic; Maintained by Find a Grave.