Kevin Peter Hall | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 9, 1955
Died | April 10, 1991 Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 35)
Education | |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1978–1991 |
Known for | Predator |
Height | 7 ft 2 in (218 cm) |
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Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 – April 10, 1991) was an American actor. Hall stood 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) tall,[1] and frequently played monster characters. He was the original title monster in the science fiction Predator franchise, appearing in the first 1987 film and its 1990 sequel. Hall also portrayed the eponymous Harry in the fantasy comedy film Harry and the Hendersons (1987), a role he reprised for the first season of NBC's television adaptation (1990–1991). His human roles included Dr. Elvin "El" Lincoln on the NBC science fiction series Misfits of Science (1985–1986) and Warren Merriwether on the sitcom 227 (1989–1990).