John Bloom (actor)

John Bloom (February 19, 1944 – January 15, 1999) was an American actor.[1]

This article is about the American actor. For the film critic and actor, see Joe Bob Briggs.
John Bloom
Born(1944-02-19)February 19, 1944
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1999(1999-01-15) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Height7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)

Career

Standing at 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) tall, he is most famous for his roles as the Frankenstein Monster in the low-budget horror movie Dracula vs. Frankenstein (he remains the tallest actor to ever portray the character), and the unfortunate recipient in The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant.

He also had a role in The Dark, played Milt in Bachelor Party, and The Reaper in The Hills Have Eyes Part II. He had minor roles in Harry and the Hendersons and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. He played the blacksmith "Tiny" on the TV series Paradise and Guns of Paradise.

Bloom died from heart failure brought on by his immense height on January 15, 1999, in his home city of Los Angeles.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1971Up Your AlleyBruno
1971The Incredible 2-Headed TransplantDanny
1971Brain of BloodGor
1971Dracula vs. FrankensteinThe Frankenstein Monster
1972Hard on the Trail
1972Angels' Wild WomenBig Foot
1979The DarkThe Dark
1984The Hills Have Eyes Part IIThe Reaper
1984Bachelor PartyMilt
1985Runaway TrainTall Con
1987Harry and the HendersonsFeet
1988The Great OutdoorsJimbo
1991Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryBehemoth Alien
1992Frozen AssetsEd Walker

References
  1. "John Bloom". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2014-06-26.
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