You may not know the name Michu Meszaros, but you know his work. The 2-foot, 9-inch tall Hungarian actor started his career in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and eventually made his way to TV where he played Alf. Sadly, he was found dead in his house last week. He was 76.
Source: io9 – RIP Michu Meszaros, the Man Who Played Alf