Cliff Thompson

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Clifford Marshall Thompson (October 18, 1904 – October 15, 1955) was one of the world's tallest men and remains the tallest man to ever appear in a Hollywood film.

Although born in Rugby, North Dakota, as a child Thompson moved with his parents to Scandinavia, Wisconsin [citation needed] He claimed to be 8 feet, 7 inches and weigh 460 pounds, but his actual height was about 7 feet, 5 inches.

Performer Details

Alternate Performer Name(s):
Clifford Marshall Thompson, "The Scandinavian Giant", "The Wisconsin Paul Bunyan", "Count Olaf"
Date range:
1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Act Type:
Giants

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