Matthew McGrory
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McGrory at the world premiere of Big Fish in 2003
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| Born | May 17, 1973 West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | August 8, 2005 (aged 32) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–2005 |
| Height | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Weight | 317 lb (144 kg) |
| Website | http://matthewmcgrory.com/ |
Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 8, 2005) was an American actor, known for his great height.
Early life
McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He studied pre-law at Widener University. He also studied Criminal Justice at West Chester University. McGrory grew to the height of 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) and had size 29½ shoes.[1] He was over five feet (1.5 m) tall when he graduated from kindergarten.[2]
Career
McGrory's large size led to appearances on The Howard Stern Show[3] beginning in December 1996[4] with the nickname "Big Foot",[5] as a member of Stern's Wack Pack. He also appeared on Oprah Winfrey's daytime talk show and in music videos including Iron Maiden's "The Wicker Man" and the 1999 Marilyn Manson "Coma White"[6] (and God is in the TV VHS cover). He can also be seen in Blondie's video for their 2003 hit "Good Boys."
Due to his height and deep voice, he was in demand to play roles in movies[6] cast as a giant – he did so in films such as Bubble Boy (2001), Big Fish (2003), House of 1000 Corpses (2003) and The Devil's Rejects (2005). Television appearances included Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed, and Carnivàle. The Guinness Book of World Records awarded him the titles of the tallest actor, the largest toe, and the world's largest feet not caused by elephantiasis – size 29½.[1]
At the time of his death, he was filming a biography film about André the Giant in which he portrayed the famous wrestler.[1]
Death
He lived in Sherman Oaks, California, with his girlfriend Melissa. On August 8, 2005, McGrory died at age 32 of heart failure.[1] Rob Zombie's film The Devil's Rejects was dedicated to him.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | The Dead Hate the Living! | Gaunt | |
| 2001 | Bubble Boy | Human Sasquatch | |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | Tall Alien | (uncredited) |
| 2003 | House of 1000 Corpses | Tiny Firefly | |
| Big Fish | Karl the Giant | ||
| 2004 | Big Time | Richard Blunderbore | |
| Planet of the Pitts | Toto | ||
| Carnivàle | |||
| 2005 | Constantine | Demon | (uncredited) |
| ShadowBox | Hort Willows | ||
| The Devil's Rejects | Tiny Firefly | ||
| 2008 | Andre: Heart of the Giant | André "The Giant" Roussimoff | (Incomplete due to McGrory's death) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "'Big Fish' Actor Matthew McGrory Dies". Fox News. August 15, 2005.
- ↑ http://matthewmcgrory.com/media/news.wmv
- ↑ "Matthew McGrory, 32, a Film Actor Typecast as a Giant". New York Times (Associated Press). August 15, 2005.
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- ↑ "Obituaries: Matthew McGrory". The Daily Telegraph (UK). August 13, 2005.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kaufman, Gil (August 11, 2005) "Matthew McGrory, Big Man In 'Big Fish' And 'Devil's Rejects,' Dead At 32". MTV News.
- ↑ The Devil's Rejects (2005). Dir. Rob Zombie. Cinelamda, Lionsgate. Dedication.
External links
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- American male television actors
- Male actors from Pennsylvania
- Widener University alumni
- People from West Chester, Pennsylvania
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