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Matthew McGrory

Acting Born May 17, 1973 West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA 12 credits

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.

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Known for

Charmed

as Ogre

Malcolm in the Middle

as Lothar
Film

A Clockwork Orange

as Giant
Film

Big Fish

as Karl the Giant

Full filmography

  • Charmed (1998) as Ogre
  • Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Lothar
  • Carnivàle (2003) as Giant
  • Men in Black II (2002) as Tall Alien (uncredited)
  • Big Fish (2003) as Karl the Giant
  • House of 1000 Corpses (2003) as Tiny Firefly
  • Bubble Boy (2001) as Human Sasquatch
  • The Devil's Rejects (2005) as Tiny Firefly
  • The Evil Within (2017) as Man at Preston's Table
  • The Dead Hate the Living! (2000) as Gaunt
  • Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV (1999)
  • DarkPlace (2007) as Hort Willows