Matthew McGrory
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| Matthew McGrory | |
| Born | Matthew McGrory May 17, 1973 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Died | August 9, 2005 (aged 32) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other name(s) | Big Foot |
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Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor, known for his great height.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. McGrory studied law at Widener University, where he resided in campus housing on the first floor of Howell Hall. McGrory grew to the height of 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) and had size 29 shoes.[1] He was never tested for any physical abnormalities based on his height.
[edit] Career
Due to his extreme height, he was in demand to play roles in movies cast as a giant — he did so in films such as Bubble Boy, Big Fish, House Of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects and television shows including Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed, and Carnivàle. The Guinness Book of World Records also gave him the title of the tallest actor, the largest toe, and having the world's largest feet not caused by Elephantiasis — size 29½. Due to this, the Howard Stern Radio Show featured him frequently as a guest, calling him "Bigfoot", and making him a member of The Wack Pack. The Stern Show's Robin Quivers brought McGrory with her for her appearance on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. McGrory later won Stern's own version of the game, Who Wants to Be a Turkish Millionaire.
He also featured in Marilyn Manson's music video "Coma White" and on the cover of Manson's VHS God Is In the TV.
At the time of his death he was playing André the Giant in a film about the wrestler's life, titled Andre: Heart of the Giant.[1]
[edit] Death
He lived in Sherman Oaks, California with his girlfriend, Melissa. On August 9, 2005, Matthew McGrory died of natural causes at age 32.[1]
[edit] 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 | |
| Big Fish | Karl the Giant | ||
| 2004 | Big Time | Richard Blunderbore | |
| Planet of the Pitts | Toto | ||
| 2005 | Constantine | Demon | (uncredited) |
| ShadowBox | Hort Willows | ||
| The Devil's Rejects | Tiny | ||
| TBA | André: Heart of the Giant | André "The Giant" Roussimoff | Role incomplete; McGrory's scenes will be included in credits only |
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