Danny DeVito was named the king of short kings last year by social media users, as he stands at 4 feet and 10 inches at 80 years old. He became popular after starring in The Taxi series as a taxi driver, Louie De Palma, which earned him a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award.
He rose to prominence and starred in more productions, including the long-running FFX sitcom It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, in which he plays Frank Reynolds. Since Danny is now famous, his height is considered one of his outstanding features, which has not always been the case.
Danny DeVito got bullied for his height
Danny was an easy target for bullies growing up and got rejected by the ladies in high school. No one agreed to go with him to the dance, and he joked that it was because his face would be at a level girls consider as moving too fast. While discussing with CBS in 2017, Danny said his height has felt normal over time.
He explained that he is no longer conscious of his height because he wants to be comfortable and actually make friends. He did admit to the pressure of compensating for his physical flaw with his personality and good sense of humor. He only ever worried about his stature when it came to the ladies, but he discovered that connecting with really tall girls was easier because they shared a similar bodily consciousness with him.
What happened to Danny DeVito?
Danny was born with a condition which is a rare genetic disorder called multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). It is a type of skeletal dysplasia that hinders the development of bones and cartilage, particularly in the limbs.
Danny was able to make the best out of his disability, revealing that it helped him stand out from countless hopefuls during auditions. In his words, he has a memorable appearance that no casting director can easily forget.