"Tiny Tim" is a beloved character from Charles Dickens' classic novella "A Christmas Carol". He is a poor boy who is crippled and lives with his parents in poverty. Despite his difficult circumstances, he maintains a positive outlook on life and is a symbol of the Christmas spirit. In the 2009 film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol", Tiny Tim was played by actor Oliver Cooper. The film follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy and selfish man, as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and ultimately learns the value of compassion and kindness.