Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy was an imposing actor best known for his role as Lurch, the faithful butler on The Addams Family.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

July 31, 1932

Death Date:

January 16, 1979

Age :

46

Ted Cassidy was a renowned American actor and voice actor, recognized for his deep, booming voice. He rose to fame for his portrayal of Lurch, the loyal butler on the TV series “The Addams Family.” With over 200 credits, Cassidy had an extensive career in television and film. Some of his other notable roles include voicing the villainous “Brainiac” on the “Super Friends” animated series and playing “Bigfoot” on “The Six Million Dollar Man.” He also had a successful voice-over career, contributing his voice to various commercials and documentary narrations.

Standing at an impressive 6’9”, Ted Cassidy was not only an actor but also a trained professional wrestler. Known as “Theodore Bear” and later “Big” Ted, he wrestled for a few years while continuing his acting work. His wrestling career included matches against Andre the Giant and a tag-team match with Mike “The Judge” Dubois. Although his wrestling career was brief, Cassidy’s towering height and unique voice made him a memorable figure in the ring.

Ted Cassidy passed away on January 16, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 46. However, his legacy endures through his unforgettable performances and remarkable voice work.