Michael Gilden

Michael Jeffrey Gilden (September 22, 1962 – December 5, 2006) was an American actor known for his work in television and film. He had a form of dwarfism, standing at 4 ft tall. Gilden appeared in various TV series and films including Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Family Law, Cybill, NCIS, and Pulp Fiction. He also had a role as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi. Gilden was a Financial Advisor in addition to his acting career. He married actress Meredith Eaton in 2001. Tragically, Gilden died by suicide at the age of 44 in his Los Angeles home.