Biography
Jacob Rheuben Erlich (July 3, 1906 – July 18, 1952), professionally credited as Jack Earle, was an American silent film actor and sideshow performer. Earle claimed to be one of the world's tallest humans standing 8 ft 6.5 in (2.60m) however his actual height was only around 7 ft 6 in (229 cm). For 14 years, he traveled with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, then became a salesman. He is referenced in Tom Waits's song "Get Behind The Mule".
Filmography
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Bootlegger Leader
Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2012)
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Freaks Uncensored! (1999)
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The Smuggler
Peg o' the Mounted (1924)
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The Giant
Hansel and Gretel (1923)
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The House Detective
A Howling Success (1923)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1906-07-03
Deathday1952-07-18 (46 years old)
Birth PlaceDenver, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsJacob Rheuben Erlich, The World's Tallest Man
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