Ed Wolff (actor)
American actor (1907–1966)
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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).
Ed Wolff | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1907 Trinidad, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1966 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
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) |
