Best known as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” trilogy, pint-sized player Verne Troyer stars as a member of a traveling theater group in Terry Gilliam’s “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” otherwise known as the film that tragically features Heath Ledger’s final performance.

When we caught up with Troyer — who is currently starring in Uwe Boll’s “Postal” and will soon be seen in Mike Myer’s “Love Guru” — the actor became visibly emotional when discussing his work with Ledger, thanking his Aussie colleague for “letting him be part of his life.” Watch the poignant moment below, and then click here for more of Troyer’s tribute to his fallen friend.