Known for movies
The Little Couple is an American reality television series on TLC that debuted on May 26, 2009. The series features Bill Klein, a businessman, and Dr. Jennifer Arnold, a neonatal physician, both of whom have dwarfism.
The series chronicles the couple’s daily lives, including their careers, their social life, and their efforts to start a family.
Early Life
Bill Klein was born on October 19, 1968, in New York City. His parents are of average height. Klein was diagnosed with a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia.
Jennifer Arnold was born on October 11, 1974, in Houston, Texas. She has a form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Arnold’s parents are of average height.
Armchair & Chaise Lounge design http://t.co/Zv914So6
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) November 27, 2012
Both Klein and Arnold attended schools for children with dwarfism. They met in 1999 at a support group for people with dwarfism.
Career
Klein is a businessman. He owns a company that sells toys and novelty items.
Arnold is a neonatal physician. She works at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Calgon, take me away!
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) October 14, 2012
The couple has been featured on several television shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The View. They have also been interviewed by People magazine and Time magazine.
The couple has written a book about their lives called The Littles: Our Story.
Net Worth
Bill Klein’s net worth is $4 million. Jennifer Arnold’s net worth is $3 million.
Packing for our trip to #NYC. Get to see my mom, Jens conference and some press with one of Jens childhood role models, @katiecouric.
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) April 21, 2013
Relationships
Bill Klein married Jennifer Arnold in 2005. The couple has two children: Will, who was born in 2006, and Zoey, who was born in 2010. Both children have dwarfism.
8pm… Painters done covering everything… Time to paint the ceiling…
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) November 20, 2012
Accomplishments
Awards | Telly Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Film/Video - Miscellaneous |
Nominations | News & Documentary Emmy Award for Best Documentary, Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Documentary |
Movies | A Small Act, American Mullet, Tig, The Diplomat, Where the Girls Are, Maid Of Honor, 10. A Little 4-1-1, 9. New Challenges, 8. Mr. Mom |
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Movies
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Fat Camp | 2017 | post-production | |
30 for 30 Shorts | 2015 | TV Series documentary short 1 episode | |
Thicker Than Water | 2015/V | Short | |
TableTop | 2012-2015 | TV Series 58 episodes | |
Nine for IX | 2013 | TV Series documentary 1 episode | |
The Diplomat | 2013 | Documentary | |
Biz Kid$ | 2009-2012 | TV Series 8 episodes | |
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie | 2011 | Documentary documentary segments | |
A Small Act | 2010 | Documentary | |
Where the Girls Are | 2003 | Documentary short | |
Chicks with Guns | 2001 | Short | |
American Mullet | 2001 | Documentary | |
Maid of Honor | 1999 | Short |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
30 for 30 Shorts | 2015 | TV Series documentary short producer - 1 episode | |
Thicker Than Water | 2015/V | Short producer | |
Nine for IX | 2013 | TV Series documentary producer - 1 episode | |
The Diplomat | 2013 | Documentary producer | |
Yesterday, Today, Forever | 2012 | TV Series executive producer - 8 episodes | |
A Small Act | 2010 | Documentary producer | |
American Mullet | 2001 | Documentary producer | |
Maid of Honor | 1999 | Short producer |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Thicker Than Water | 2015/V | Short | |
Tig | 2015 | Documentary | |
The Diplomat | 2013 | Documentary | |
A Small Act | 2010 | Documentary written by | |
Hip Hop Harry | 2006-2007 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Chicks with Guns | 2001 | Short | |
American Mullet | 2001 | Documentary | |
Maid of Honor | 1999 | Short written by |
Editor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
30 for 30 Shorts | 2015 | TV Series documentary short 1 episode | |
Thicker Than Water | 2015/V | Short | |
American Mullet | 2001 | Documentary | |
Maid of Honor | 1999 | Short |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Tig | 2015 | Documentary additional directing | |
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie | 2011 | Documentary filmmaker |
Editorial Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Diplomat | 2013 | Documentary additional editor |
Sound Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Maid of Honor | 1999 | Short sound editor |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Royal Road | 2015 | Documentary thanks | |
Call Me Kuchu | 2012 | Documentary thanks | |
Vito | 2011 | Documentary special thanks | |
Hit So Hard | 2011 | Documentary thanks | |
Silverlake Pickup | 2009 | Short special thanks |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Documentary | A Small Act (2010) |
2010 | Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | Documentaries - Special Awards Category | A Small Act (2010) |
2010 | Adrienne Shelley Excellence in Filmmaking Award | Nantucket Film Festival | A Small Act (2010) | |
2010 | Audience Award | Nantucket Film Festival | Best Feature | A Small Act (2010) |
2004 | Best Documentary | Dallas OUT TAKES | Short | Where the Girls Are (2003) |
2003 | Audience Award | L.A. Outfest | Outstanding Narrative Short Film | Where the Girls Are (2003) |
2000 | Best Women's Short Film - Honorable Mention | Cleveland International Film Festival | Maid of Honor (1999) | |
1999 | Best Short Film | Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival | Lesbian | Maid of Honor (1999) |
1999 | aGLIFF Award | Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival | Best Girl's Short | Maid of Honor (1999) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Music Composition/Direction/Lyrics | The Diplomat (2013) |
2011 | Emmy | News & Documentary Emmy Awards | Best Documentary | A Small Act (2010) |
2011 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Television Documentary | A Small Act (2010) |
2010 | Pare Lorentz Award | International Documentary Association | A Small Act (2010) | |
2010 | Grand Jury Prize | Sundance Film Festival | Documentary | A Small Act (2010) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia