Ted Cassidy

American actor

Died when: 46 years 169 days (557 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Theodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor noted for his tall stature at 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) and deep bass voice; he tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie, and may be best known for the role of Lurch on The Addams Family in the mid-1960s.

He is also known for narrating The Incredible Hulk TV series.

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