Matthew McGrory

Matthew McGrory was a huge and intimidating European-American character actor. At 7-foot-6 (229cm), 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. 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"(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 beginning in December 1996.On August 9, 2005, while living in Sherman Oaks, California, with his girlfriend Melissa, McGrory died at age 32 of congestive heart failure.