Matthew McGrory

Matthew McGrory
McGrory at the world premiere of Big Fish in 2003
Born (1973-05-17)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. He held the Guiness World Records title for tallest actor, biggest feet and longest toe.[1][2]

Early life

McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Maureen, a homemaker, and George McGrory, an accountant.[3][4] 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 29.5 shoes.[5] He was over five feet (1.5 m) tall by the time he completed kindergarten.[6]

Career

McGrory's large size led to appearances on The Howard Stern Show[7] beginning in December 1996[8][9] 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"[10] (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[10] 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. At the time of his death, he was filming a biography film about André the Giant in which he portrayed the famous wrestler.[5]

Death

He lived in Sherman Oaks, California, with his girlfriend Melissa. On August 8, 2005, McGrory died at age 32 of heart failure.[5]

Rob Zombie's film The Devil's Rejects was dedicated to him.[11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000The Dead Hate the Living!Gaunt
2001Bubble BoyHuman Sasquatch
2002Men in Black IITall Alien(uncredited)
2003House of 1000 CorpsesTiny Firefly
Big FishKarl the Giant
2003-2004CharmedOgre
2004Big TimeRichard Blunderbore
Planet of the PittsToto
Carnivàle
2005ConstantineDemon(uncredited)
ShadowBoxHort Willows
The Devil's RejectsTiny Firefly
2017 The Evil Within Posthumous role, dedicated to McGrory

References

  1. ↑ "Matthew McGrory". 2005-08-12. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  2. ↑ "Longest toe". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  3. ↑ August 11, 2005 (2005-08-11). "Matthew McGrory, 32; Actor Played Key Role in Movie 'Big Fish' - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  4. ↑ "High Class". People.com. 2004-01-19. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  5. 1 2 3 "'Big Fish' Actor Matthew McGrory Dies". Fox News. August 15, 2005.
  6. ↑ News Clip, WPLG Miami, Matthewmcgrory.com
  7. ↑ "Matthew McGrory, 32, a Film Actor Typecast as a Giant". New York Times (Associated Press). August 15, 2005.
  8. ↑ Dempster, Michael. "The Rundown - Wack Pack profiles". The Howard Stern Radio Show. Archived from the original on 2008-05-30.
  9. ↑ "Obituaries: Matthew McGrory". The Daily Telegraph (UK). August 13, 2005.
  10. 1 2 Kaufman, Gil (August 11, 2005) "Matthew McGrory, Big Man In 'Big Fish' And 'Devil's Rejects,' Dead At 32". MTV News.
  11. ↑ The Devil's Rejects (2005). Dir. Rob Zombie. Cinelamda, Lionsgate. Dedication.
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