Henry Hite
| Henry Hite | |
|---|---|
| Born | Henry Marion Mullens May 1, 1915 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Died | May 26, 1978 Los Angeles, California |
| Other names | Corn King Giant |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in (promoted) 7 ft 6¾ in (2.31 m; measured)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Maria |
Henry Hite (May 1, 1915 – May 26, 1978) born Henry Marion Mullens, was a giant who was well known in his day for making personal appearances promoting the Corn King brand (Wilson Certified Meats trade-name)[2] as the "Corn King Giant",[3] and for the occasional movie that would capitalize on his height. Although promoted as "the world's tallest man" at 8 ft 2 in, his actual height was 7 ft 6¾ in (2.31 m).[1]
At age 18, he changed his name to 'Hite' and partnered with 'Lowe' (Roland Picaro), to form a Vaudeville act, later as "Lowe, Hite and Stanley" which included the midget Stanley Ross.[4] Hite's stage career ended in 1962 following the death of Ross.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | New Faces of 1937 | Giant in "Lowe, Hite and Stanley" act | Credited as Hite |
| 1965 | Monster A Go-Go | Frank Douglas/Monster |
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