Angus Scrimm
Acting Born Aug 19, 1926 Died Jan 9, 2016 Kansas City, Kansas, USA 58 credits
Biography
Angus Scrimm works in acting. Born August 19, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Died January 9, 2016. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Devil's Disciples
Phantasm: RavagerDances with Werewolves
Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story
Disciples
Die schlechtesten Filme aller ZeitenJohn Dies at the EndThe Trick Is the TreatThe Ball Is Back! The Making of Phantasm II
Femme FatalesRed 71
Satan Hates You
I Sell the Dead
AutomatonsSatanic
Masters of HorrorIncident On and Off a Mountain RoadMonsters Gone WildHollywood Horror
The Off Season
CouplingLegend of the Phantom Rider
AliasThe Nightmare Room
FreakyLinks
Phantasm IV: Oblivion
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionWishmasterBone Chillers: Art Intimidates LifeHalloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Bone ChillersFatal FramesVampirella
Phantasm III: Lord of the DeadMunchie Strikes Back
Deadfall
MunchieMindwarp
SubspeciesBride of Weekend of Horrors
The Nutt HouseTransylvania Twist
Phantasm II
Chopping Mall
First Strike
The Lost Empire
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Witches' Brew
Phantasm
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
Full Filmography
58 titles- The Devil's Disciples (2024) as Winston / Azazel
- Phantasm: Ravager (2016) as The Tall Man
- Dances with Werewolves (2016) as Neumann
- Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story (2015) as Percy
- Disciples (2014) as Winston / Azazel
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Dr. Sin Do / Lee Chuck (archive footage)
- John Dies at the End (2013) as Father Shellnut
- The Trick Is the Treat (2013) as Narrator
- The Ball Is Back! The Making of Phantasm II (2013)
- Femme Fatales (2011) as Dr. Chandler
- Red 71 (2011) as Coroner
- Satan Hates You (2010) as Dr. Michael Gabriel
- I Sell the Dead (2008) as Dr. Vernon Quint
- Automatons (2006) as The Scientist
- Satanic (2006) as Dr. Barbary
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Buddy
- Incident On and Off a Mountain Road (2005) as Buddy
- Monsters Gone Wild (2005)
- Hollywood Horror (2005) as Raymond Sampson
- The Off Season (2004) as Ted
- Coupling (2003) as Manny
- Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003) as Preacher
- Alias (2001) as Calvin McCullough
- The Nightmare Room (2001) as Fate Master
- FreakyLinks (2000)
- Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) as The Tall Man / Dr. Jebediah Morningside
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Pete Ringwald (segment "The Gravedigger's Nemesis")
- Wishmaster (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Bone Chillers: Art Intimidates Life (1997) as Hobo
- Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997) as Self
- Bone Chillers (1996) as Hobo
- Fatal Frames (1996) as Man in Grey
- Vampirella (1996) as High Elder
- Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) as The Tall Man
- Munchie Strikes Back (1994) as Kronas
- Deadfall (1993) as Dr. Lyme
- Munchie (1992) as Undertaker
- Mindwarp (1992) as Seer / Systems Operator
- Subspecies (1991) as King Vladislav
- Bride of Weekend of Horrors (1991) as Self
- The Nutt House (1989) as Grim Reaper
- Transylvania Twist (1989) as Stefen
- Phantasm II (1988) as The Tall Man
- Chopping Mall (1986) as Dr. Carrington
- First Strike (1985) as Soviet Destroyer Captain
- The Lost Empire (1984) as Dr. Sin Do / Lee Chuck
- Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (1981) as Elias Disney
- Witches' Brew (1980) as Carl Groton
- Phantasm (1979) as The Tall Man
- Secrets of Three Hungry Wives (1978) as Man Guest (as Lawrence Guy)
- A Piece of the Action (1977) as Monk
- Jim, the World's Greatest (1975) as Jim's Father
- Scream Bloody Murder (1973) as Dr. Epstein
- Life or Death - EMT First Responders (1973) as (credited as Rory Guy)
- Sweet Kill (1972) as Henry (as Rory Guy)
- Abraham Lincoln (1951) as Abraham Lincoln
- Dear Angus
- Tall Tales
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Angus Scrimm best known for?
Angus Scrimm is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unchosen (2026), Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013), John Dies at the End (2013), Femme Fatales (2011).
When and where was Angus Scrimm born?
Angus Scrimm was born on August 19, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. They passed away on January 9, 2016.
How many credits does Angus Scrimm have?
Angus Scrimm has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is Angus Scrimm's background in cinema and television?
Angus Scrimm (born Lawrence Rory Guy; August 19, 1926 – January 9, 2016) was an American actor, author, and journalist, known for his portrayal of the Tall Man in the 1979 horror film Phantasm and its sequels.
Angus Scrimm by the numbers
58credits
48films
10TV series
1951–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Dr. Sin Do / Lee Chuck (archive footage) — aged about 86
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Pete Ringwald (segment "The Gravedigger's Nemesis") — aged about 70
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Buddy — aged about 78
- Alias (2001) as Calvin McCullough — aged about 74
- Phantasm (1979) as The Tall Man — aged about 52
- John Dies at the End (2013) as Father Shellnut — aged about 86
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