Ed Wolff (actor)

Ed Wolff
Born(1907-07-02)July 2, 1907
Trinidad, Colorado, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 1966(1966-07-07) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor

Ed Wolff (July 2, 1907[citation needed] — July 7, 1966) was an American actor. He was known for his height of 7'4"[1] 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,[citation needed] in Trinidad, Colorado.[2]

Before becoming an actor, he was a circus giant.[citation needed] With limited opportunities to perform in films, Wolff found employment as a house painter,[2] and he worked in carnivals and amusement parks.[1]

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.[citation needed]

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 Return of the Fly Philippe as The Fly Uncredited
1959 The Flying Fontaines Giant Uncredited, (final film role)

References

  1. ^ a b "Film Monster Is Gentle Man". The Roanoke Times. June 1, 1958. p. 21. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Popularity of Horror Movies Pleases Giant". Argus-Leader. South Dakota, Sioux Falls. Argus-Leader. December 29, 1957. p. 15. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.


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