Michael Patrick "Pat" Bilon (August 29, 1947 â€" January 27, 1983) was
an American actor best known for his performances in Under the Rainbow
and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At no taller than 2 ft 10 in (86 cm),
Bilon was considered one of the smallest adult dwarfs in the US, but
he never characterized himself as disabled. Throughout much of his
adult life, he was an active member of Little People of America.
During his last years, Bilon served as District 5 director of the
organization.Bilon was born in the mid-sized industrial town of
Youngstown, Ohio. He was born to Michael and Esther Bilon.Bilon
attended Ursuline High School in Youngstown. Bilon studied acting
formally and was a graduate of Youngstown State University's school of
speech and drama.Although he appeared in various television
commercials and was hired for promotional events, he described himself
as a "starving actor".
an American actor best known for his performances in Under the Rainbow
and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At no taller than 2 ft 10 in (86 cm),
Bilon was considered one of the smallest adult dwarfs in the US, but
he never characterized himself as disabled. Throughout much of his
adult life, he was an active member of Little People of America.
During his last years, Bilon served as District 5 director of the
organization.Bilon was born in the mid-sized industrial town of
Youngstown, Ohio. He was born to Michael and Esther Bilon.Bilon
attended Ursuline High School in Youngstown. Bilon studied acting
formally and was a graduate of Youngstown State University's school of
speech and drama.Although he appeared in various television
commercials and was hired for promotional events, he described himself
as a "starving actor".
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