Jack Earle was a silent film actor. After he retired from being an actor he became a salesman. Known for his massive height due to acromegalic gigantism. He was 232cm (7 ft 7½in) tall. He died July 18, 1952, in Texas, USA. He died by suffocation in his car after a crash at age 46. Jack Earle is also referenced in Tom Waits' song "Get Behind The Mule" on the "Mule Variations" album. Wikipedia
..., New York) 8'7.75" website Jack Earle (1924 movie: Jack & the Beanstalk) 8'6-1/2" [2.60m], one source says 7'7.5" [2.32m] website Maximinus Thrax (Roman Emperor) said to be 8' to 8'6" ... members.shaw.ca/harbord/heights.html
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