Matthew McGrory

Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor, known for his great height. He held the Guinness World Records title for tallest actor, biggest feet and longest toe.[1][2]

Matthew McGrory
McGrory at the world premiere of Big Fish in 2003
Born(1973-05-17)May 17, 1973
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 2005(2005-08-09) (aged 32)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1999–2005
Height7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Websitehttp://matthewmcgrory.com/

Early life

McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Maureen, a homemaker, and William 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.

Death

He lived in Sherman Oaks, California with his girlfriend Melissa. On August 9, 2005, McGrory died at age 32 of congestive heart failure.[5]

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

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Coma WhiteGauntMarilyn Manson - Coma White (Official Music Video)
2000The Dead Hate the Living!Gaunt
2001Bubble BoyHuman Sasquatch
2002Men in Black IITall AlienUncredited
2003House of 1000 CorpsesTiny Firefly
Big FishKarl the Giant
2003–2004CharmedOgre2 episodes
2003-2005CarnivàleGiant3 episodes
2004Planet of the PittsToto
Big TimeRichard Blunderbore
2005ConstantineDemonUncredited
The Devil's RejectsTiny Firefly
ShadowBoxHort Willows
2017The Evil WithinGiant at Overlook CafePosthumous role, dedicated to McGrory; filmed in 2002

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. "Matthew McGrory, 32; Actor Played Key Role in Movie 'Big Fish' - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. 2005-08-11. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  4. "High Class". People.com. 2004-01-19. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  5. "'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. 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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