Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, the man who played Mini Me in the “Austin Powers” flicks is accusing TMZ of violating his rights by publishing and airing on its Web site fragments of a sex tape showing Troyer and a 22-year-old aspiring model engaged in a series of sex acts.  

According to the lawsuit filed in US District Court in downtown Los Angeles, Troyer alleges TMZ and Kevin Blatt violated his rights to privacy and publicity, infringed upon his copyright and trademark and misappropriated his name and likeness.

The lawsuit seeks $20 million in damages, unspecified attorneys’ fees and an injunction barring the defendants from displaying the video.

Troyer claims the tape was stolen and ended up in the possession of Kevin Blatt, who was also responsible for releasing a sex tape of socialite Paris Hilton, entitled “One Night in Paris.” The actor claims that Blatt is currently entertaining a $100, 000 distribution offer from SugarDVD, according to E! News.

Stunt man Verne Troyer, notable by his dwarfism, is best known for playing the character of Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies. Troyer also appeared in an Apple Computer commercial for its 12-inch and 17-inch Power-Books. He appeared as himself in commercials, for GEICO and for World of Warcraft. Verne Troyer is also a cast member in the motion picture comedy “The Love Guru.”