Ed Wolff (actor)
Ed Wolff (July 2, 1907 — July 7, 1966) was an American actor known for his height of 7'4" and for his monster roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925), The Phantom Creeps (1939), Invaders from Mars (1953), The Colossus of New York (1958) and The Return of the Fly (1959).
Ed Wolff | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1907 |
| Died | July 7, 1966 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | actor |
Biography
Wolff was born on July 2, 1907 in Trinidad, Colorado.
Before becoming an actor, he was a circus giant.
His first movie as an actor was The Phantom of the Opera in 1925 at age 18.
Wolf died on July 7, 1966 in Los Angeles, five days after his 59th birthday.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | The Phantom of the Opera | Mob Leader at Finale | Uncredited |
| 1932 | Hypnotized | Tall Man | Uncredited |
| 1939 | The Phantom Creeps | The Robot | Serial |
| 1941 | Meet Boston Blackie | Giant | Uncredited |
| 1948 | Hills of Home | Giant | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Invaders from Mars | Mutant | Uncredited |
| 1954 | 3 Ring Circus | Circus Giant | Uncredited |
| 1958 | The Colossus of New York | The Colossus | Uncredited |
| 1959 | The Return of the Fly | Philippe as The Fly | Uncredited |
| 1959 | The Flying Fontaines | Giant | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
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