John Bloom (actor)
John Bloom (February 19, 1944 – January 15, 1999) was an American actor.[1]
John Bloom | |
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| Born | February 19, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1999 (aged 54) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
Career
Standing at 7' 4" (224 cm) tall, he is most famous for his roles as the Frankenstein Monster in the low-budget horror movie Dracula vs. Frankenstein (he remains the tallest actor to ever portray the character), and the unfortunate recipient in The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant.
He also had a role in The Dark, then parts in Bachelor Party, The Hills Have Eyes Part II, Harry and the Hendersons, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country followed. He played the blacksmith "Tiny" on the TV series Paradise and Guns of Paradise.
Bloom died from heart failure brought on by his immense height on January 15, 1999 in his home city of Los Angeles.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1971 | Up Your Alley | Bruno | |
| 1971 | The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant | Danny | |
| 1971 | Brain of Blood | Gor | |
| 1971 | Dracula vs. Frankenstein | The Frankenstein Monster | |
| 1972 | Hard on the Trail | ||
| 1972 | Angels' Wild Women | Big Foot | |
| 1979 | The Dark | The Dark | |
| 1984 | The Hills Have Eyes Part II | The Reaper | |
| 1984 | Bachelor Party | Milt | |
| 1985 | Runaway Train | Tall Con | |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons | Feet | |
| 1988 | The Great Outdoors | Jimbo | |
| 1991 | Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country | Behemoth Alien | |
| 1992 | Frozen Assets | Ed Walker | (final film role) |
References
External links
- John Bloom on IMDb
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