Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Verne J. Troyer ( born January 1 , 1969 ) , also known as Mini-V or Mini-Me , is an American stand-up comedian , actor , stuntman and performer , best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series .
Simplified: Verne Troyer ( born January 1 , 1969 in Sturgis Michigan ) is a American actor . Standing at , He is best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series .