Kevin Peter Hall

Kevin Peter Hall was an American actor who, because of his height, was often cast as monsters. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and studied theatrical arts at George Washington University, where he also played basketball. His first screen role came in the horror film Prophecy (1979), followed by an alien part in Without Warning (1980) and Gorvil in the television movie Mazes and Monsters (1982). He co-starred in the series Misfits of Science from 1985 to 1986. Hall portrayed Harry the Bigfoot in Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and later played the same character in the television version. He originated the title creature in Predator (1987) and returned for Predator 2 (1990). Other credits included Big Top Pee-wee (1988), Monster in the Closet (1986), and a recurring role on 227 from 1989 to 1990. In 2009, Penn Hills honored him with a place in its hall of fame. He died in 1991.