John Aasen

About

American silent film actor who was known as one of the tallest actors in history at 8 feet, 9.7 inches.

Before Fame

He helped out in his family's restaurant when he was younger and later had one of his first film roles in the 1922 film Why Worry?

Trivia

He was listed in the 1978 Guinness Book of World Records due to his height.

Family Life

His mother was also an extremely tall Norwegian woman who was a restaurant owner.

Associated With

He was a silent film actor like Charlie Chaplin.