Actor
Matthew McGrory
17 May 1973Born
9 Aug 2005Died
32Age at death
12Credits
Biography
Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor. At 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m), he was recognized as the tallest actor by Guinness World Records.[1] He portrayed physically imposing characters throughout his career, including Tiny Firefly in the horror films House of 1000 Corpses (2003) and The Devil's Rejects (2005) and Karl the Giant in the fantasy comedy-drama Big Fish (2003). McGrory also held the Guinness World Records for biggest feet and longest toe.
Known for
Men in Black IITall Alien (uncredited)6.4
Big FishKarl the Giant7.7
Malcolm in the MiddleLothar8.5
CharmedOgre8.2
House of 1000 CorpsesTiny Firefly6.2
The Devil's RejectsTiny Firefly6.7
Bubble BoyHuman Sasquatch5.8
CarnivàleGiant7.9
The Evil WithinMan at Preston's Table5.7
The Dead Hate the Living!Gaunt4.8
Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TVFilm
DarkPlaceHort Willows
Filmography
- 2017The Evil WithinFilm: Man at Preston's Table
- 2007DarkPlaceFilm: Hort Willows
- 2005The Devil's RejectsFilm: Tiny Firefly
- 2003Big FishFilm: Karl the Giant
- 2003CarnivàleSeries: Giant (1 episode)
- 2003House of 1000 CorpsesFilm: Tiny Firefly
- 2002Men in Black IIFilm: Tall Alien (uncredited)
- 2001Bubble BoyFilm: Human Sasquatch
- 2000The Dead Hate the Living!Film: Gaunt
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleSeries: Lothar (1 episode)
- 1999Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TVFilm
- 1998CharmedSeries: Ogre (2 episodes)
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