John Aasen
American actor (1890-1938) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 48
John Aasen was an American silent film actor and sideshow performer who was one of the tallest actors in history.
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A typical day, 30 days to 24 June 2026
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1938Died1 August 19381935
CarnivalFilm, Circus Giant1933The RummyFilm, Tall Mechanic (uncredited)1932
FreaksFilm, Giant (uncredited)1928
Growing PainsFilm, Circus giantSay UncleFilm1927
Legionnaires in ParisFilm, Shorty
The Sting of StingsFilm, 1927Giant
Two Flaming YouthsFilm, 1927The Giant (uncredited)1926
Long Fliv the KingFilm, Giant Swordsman (uncredited)1923
Why Worry?Film, Colosso1890Born5 March 1890
CarnivalFilm, Circus Giant1933The RummyFilm, Tall Mechanic (uncredited)1932FreaksFilm, Giant (uncredited)1928Growing PainsFilm, Circus giantSay UncleFilm1927Legionnaires in ParisFilm, ShortyThe Sting of StingsFilm, 1927GiantTwo Flaming YouthsFilm, 1927The Giant (uncredited)1926Long Fliv the KingFilm, Giant Swordsman (uncredited)1923Why Worry?Film, Colosso1890Born5 March 1890People around John
Close ties
Hal Roach Produced Why Worry? (1923)
James Parrott Directed Should Married Men Go Home? (1928)
Sam Lufkin Also in Why Worry? (1923)
Harold Lloyd Produced Why Worry? (1923)
Leo McCarey Directed Should Married Men Go Home? (1928)
Bryan Foy Produced Bengal Tiger (1937)
Sam Taylor Directed Why Worry? (1923)- Louis King Directed Bengal Tiger (1937)
Edna Marion Also in Should Married Men Go Home? (1928)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1938 · aged 48
