Quick Facts
Born:
1932-07-31
Birthplace:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
68 Total Roles
Ted Cassidy
Acting
The MovieWise Take
Refining cinematic analysis...
Biography
Theodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor who performed in television and films. At 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) in height, he tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He is best known for playing the part of Lurch, the butler on the 1960s television series The Addams Family and performing the opening narration of the 1970s TV series The Incredible Hulk.
Known For
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Harvey Logan
Star Trek
Gorn (voice)
Star Trek
Ruk
Star Trek
Balok's puppet (voice)
I Dream of Jeannie
Habib
I Dream of Jeannie
Hamid
Batman
Lurch (uncredited)
The Incredible Hulk
Narrator / Hulk (voice) (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sledgehammer O'Possum - What's Going on Back There? MOVIE | Angry Purple Guy |
| 1992 | The Addams Family Album MOVIE | Lurch (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All MOVIE | Prince Thun (voice) |
| 1980 | Bride of the Incredible Hulk MOVIE | Narrator / Hulk (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1979 | The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone MOVIE | Frankenstone (voice) |
| 1978 | Goin' Coconuts MOVIE | Mickey |
| 1978 | Godzilla TV | Godzilla |
| 1978 | Jana of the Jungle TV | Self |
| 1978 | Challenge of the Super Friends TV | Self |
| 1978 | The Fantastic Four TV | The Thing (voice) |