Kevin Peter Hall
| Kevin Peter Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 9, 1955 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 1991 (aged 35) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | AIDS-related pneumonia |
| Education | Penn Hills High School |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–91 |
| Known for | Playing Predator |
| Height | 7 ft 2 in (218 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Alaina Reed Hall (m. 1988–91) |
Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 – April 10, 1991) was an American actor best known for his roles as the title character in the first two films in the Predator franchise and the title character of Harry in the film and television series, Harry and the Hendersons. He also appeared in the television series Misfits of Science and 227 along with the film, Without Warning.
Hall was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were of above-average stature; his father, Charles Hall, was 6' 6", and his mother, Sylvia Hall, was 6' 2". At 7' 3" (218 cm) tall, he was the tallest of seven brothers, all over 6' 5". During his high school years at Penn Hills High School, he excelled at basketball and earned a scholarship to George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In college, Hall continued to play basketball and majored in Theatrical Arts. After graduation, Hall moved to Venezuela to play basketball. His nephew Jamie Hall, is a stunt performer, who is best known as the Polar Bear performer in the 2015 horror/thriller film Unnatural.
Hall made his acting debut in the 1979 horror film Prophecy. Due to his height, he was often cast in monster roles. He appeared as the alien in the 1980 horror film Without Warning and as Gorvil in the 1982 television movie Mazes and Monsters. In 1985, he co-starred in the short-lived series Misfits of Science. He guest-starred on the sitcom Night Court as a huge but gentle mental patient who humorously towered over bailiff Bull Shannon (played by Richard Moll, who is 6'8" (203 cm)) and a fellow mental patient (played by James Cromwell, who is 6'7" (201 cm)). The next year, Hall portrayed yet another monster in the horror film Monster in the Closet, followed by the role of Harry in Harry and the Hendersons.
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