Ed Wolff (July 2, 1907 — July 7, 1966) was an American actor. He was 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 Return of the Fly (1959).
Biography Wolff was born on July 2, 1907, in Trinidad, Colorado.
Before becoming an actor, he was a circus giant. With limited opportunities to perform in films, Wolff found employment as a house painter, and he worked in carnivals and amusement parks.
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, California, five days after his 59th birthday.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1925 The Phantom of the Opera Mob Leader at Finale Uncredited1932 Hypnotized Tall Man Uncredited1939 The Phantom Creeps The Robot Serial1941 Meet Boston Blackie Giant Uncredited1948 Hills of Home Giant Uncredited1953 Invaders from Mars Mutant Uncredited1954 3 Ring Circus Circus Giant Uncredited1958 The Colossus of New York The Colossus Uncredited1959 Return of the Fly Philippe as The Fly Uncredited1959 The Flying Fontaines Giant Uncredited, (final film role)
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