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Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor, known for his massive height.

McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and trained in law at Widener University.

McGrory grew to the astounding height of 7 foot 6 inches (2.29 metres). This was the result of a hormonal condition known as acromegaly.

Due to his extreme proportions, he was in great demand to play giants - he had done so in many films such as Big Fish
and The Devil's Rejects
and television shows including Malcolm in the Middle. The Guinness Book of World Records also gave him the title of both the tallest actor and having the world's largest feet not caused by Elephantiasis - size 29½ or 18 inches (46 centimetres) long. Due to this, the Howard Stern Radio Show featured him frequently as a guest, calling him "Bigfoot". The Stern Show's Robin Quivers brought McGrory with her to her appearance on the game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"

He lived with his girlfriend Melissa Davis in Sherman Oaks, California. Matthew's death was due to natural causes.

Filmography

The Devil's Rejects
(2005) - Tiny
ShadowBox (2005)
Constantine (2005) (uncredited) - Demon
Planet of the Pitts (2004) - Toto
Big Time (2004) - Richard Blunderbore
Big Fish
(2003) - Karl the Giant
House of 1000 Corpses
(2003) - Tiny
Men in Black II
(2002) (uncredited)
Bubble Boy
(2001) - Human Sasquatch
The Dead Hate the Living! (2000) - Gaunt

He was featured in the television shows Charmed, Malcolm in the Middle, and Carnivàle, as well as Marilyn Manson's music video "Coma White".

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