Ted Cassidy

Biography

Theodore Crawford Cassidy was a towering American actor known for his distinctive roles in offbeat and science-fiction series. At 6 ft 9 in tall, he played unusual characters such as Lurch on The Addams Family and the Hulk's growls and roars in the 1977 live-action series. His versatility also led to appearances in films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone. He passed away in 1979 at age 46.