Nationality: French
Birthdate: 04/23/1943
Birthplace: Paris, France
Death Date: 09/04/1993
Three-foot, nine-inch Paris-born actor best known for his TV role as Ricardo Montalban's sidekick Tattoo ("Boss, de plane, de plane!") on the popular ABC anthology, "Fantasy Island" (1978-83). Villechaize died out a gunshot wound he inflicted upon himself out of despondency over longtime health problems.
Film debut in Spanish film, "The Guitar"
1971
American film debut, "The Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight"
1977
Appeared in the original "Fanasy Island" TV movie
1978
Played Tattoo on the popular ABC anthology drama, "Fantasy Island"
Performed mime in New York City Opera productions
