John Aasen

Born: March 5, 1890 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America Died: August 1, 1938 - Mendocino, California, United States of America Death: pneumonia Age: 48 Real name: Height: 7'2½" Roach films: 5 Giant American actor of Norwegian descent. There is some dispute over his height though many agree he was a little over 7 feet tall. At least one source goes as far as to state he was nearly 9 feet tall (!) Due to his distinctive 7+ feet height, he has been mistaken for Clifford Thompson in a couple of films. Why Worry? (1923)   - Colosso Long Fliv The King (1926)   - Giant swordsman The Sting Of Stings (1927)   - Giant Should Married Men Go Home? (1928)   - Tall golfer Growing Pains (1928) - Circus giant

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