Matthew McGrory

Matthew McGrory (May 17, 1973 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor. At Template:Height, he was recognized as the tallest actor by Guinness World Records. 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Early life

McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Maureen McGrory.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> He was over 5 feet (150 cm) tall by the time he completed kindergarten.<ref>News Clip, WPLG Miami, Matthewmcgrory.com</ref> McGrory grew to the height of Template:Height and had size 29.5 shoes.<ref name="fox news">Template:Cite web</ref> He studied pre-law at Widener University. He also studied Criminal Justice at West Chester University.Template:Citation needed

Career

McGrory's large size led to appearances on daytime talk shows hosted by Maury Povich, Jenny Jones and Oprah Winfrey and in music videos including Iron Maiden's "The Wicker Man" and the 1999 Marilyn Manson "Coma White"<ref name="MTV">Template:Cite web</ref> (and God Is in the T.V. VHS cover). He can also be seen in Blondie's video for their 2003 hit "Good Boys."

Due to his extraordinary height and deep voice, he appeared on The Howard Stern Show<ref name="NYT">"Matthew McGrory, 32, a Film Actor Typecast as a Giant". New York Times (Associated Press). August 15, 2005.</ref> beginning in December 1996.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>"Obituaries: Matthew McGrory". The Daily Telegraph (UK). August 13, 2005.</ref> He was the first "Bigfoot" in Stern's Wack Pack. He has appeared in movies, often cast as a giant, in films such as Bubble Boy (2001), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Big Fish (2003), and The Devil's Rejects (2005).<ref name="MTV"/> Television appearances included Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed, and as a freak show performer during the Great Depression in HBO's period series Carnivàle.

Death

On August 9, 2005, while living in Sherman Oaks, California, with his girlfriend Melissa, McGrory died at age 32 of congestive heart failure.<ref name="fox news"/>

The DVD release of Rob Zombie's film The Devil's Rejects was dedicated to McGrory’s memory.<ref>The Devil's Rejects (2005). Dir. Rob Zombie. Cinelamda, Lionsgate. Dedication.</ref>

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Coma White	Gaunt	Marilyn Manson - Coma White (Official Music Video)
2000	The Dead Hate the Living!	Gaunt
2001	Bubble Boy	Human Sasquatch
2002	Men in Black II	Tall Alien	Uncredited
2003	House of 1000 Corpses	Tiny Firefly
	Big Fish	Karl the Giant
	Haggard: The Movie	Doorman at 15 North Cafe	Uncredited<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2003–2004	Charmed	Ogre	2 episodes
2003–2005	Carnivàle	Giant	3 episodes
2004	Planet of the Pitts	Toto
	Big Time	Richard Blunderbore
2005	Constantine	Demon	Uncredited
	The Devil's Rejects	Tiny Firefly
	ShadowBox	Hort Willows
2017	The Evil Within	Giant at Overlook Cafe	Posthumous role, dedicated to McGrory; filmed in 2002

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