If there’s anyone to prove that good things really do come in small packages, Danny DeVito has to be the man.

The 80-year-old from New Jersey is an actor very close to people’s hearts thanks to his incredible talents on screen and his ability to make us laugh.

His roles in films like One flew over the cuckoo’s nest, MatildaJumanji: The Next Level And It is Always sunny in Philadelphia have made him one of the most lovable stars in the world.

So it’s no wonder that social media users crowned him the “King of Little Kings” last year because he is everything a monarch should embody.

The fact that he responded to this news by saying it gave him “joy” only proved that his appointment as overlord of all little men was even more justified.

However, DeVito’s unique size was not always praised, as his rather small stature made him an “easy target” for bullies throughout his life.

He previously said that he “got a lot of bumps” during his school years, before adding: “I was troubled; “I couldn’t slow dance with the girls I wanted, but because my face was in a place where I…could be considered too fast.”

DeVito was born with a rare genetic disorder called multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED), commonly referred to as Fairbank’s disease.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, this form of skeletal dysplasia affects bone growth and cartilage development, particularly in the arms and legs.

People with MED typically experience symptoms such as hip, knee or ankle problems and premature arthritis. Most people therefore have a “minimally short stature,” with an average height of between 57 and 67 inches, or about 4.5 to 5.5 feet ft.

DeVito is 4 feet 10 inches tall.

In March 2017, he sat down with CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner, who wanted to find out if he thought his height had an impact on his career.

As we all know, the actor’s height has often contributed to the character he portrays – such as in the 1988 film Gemini as a comedic contrast to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

But when asked if he felt the need to lean on his personality to get where he wanted to go in life and career, DeVito admitted he “never thought about it” in that sense .

When he reflects on his younger years, the Inconsiderate people Star said he initially didn’t really grow up with an idea of ​​”what kind of life he wanted.”

“You know, you want to be comfortable and have friends,” DeVito said. “The early days of being short and five feet tall, well… you get used to it after a while.

“And in social circles you start to think that maybe you can compensate for that with your personality.”

And for DeVito, there was only ever one reason he questioned his size – because he wondered if it would affect his ability with the women.

“It’s always about women,” he laughed. “Don’t you think so? I mean, is it about something else?

“Your whole life basically revolves around women. As a child, as a teenager, it’s all about going to the dance.”

DeVito explained that growing up he often felt associated with the “really tall” girls who also felt “insecure” about their size.

He added: “Why not? The idea is that we have a good time.”

In previous interviews, the film star revealed that his small size actually helped him “stand out from the countless candidates auditioning for the same roles.”

“No casting director will forget the 5-foot-tall guy,” DeVito said.

So I guess that settles it, folks – size really doesn’t matter.