Jack Earle, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jack Earle

American actor

Date of Birth: 03-Jul-1906

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 18-Jul-1952

Profession: actor, circus performer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Jack Earle

  • Jacob Rheuben Erlich (July 3, 1906 – July 18, 1952), professionally credited as Jack Earle, was an American silent film actor and sideshow performer.
  • Due to acromegalic gigantism, Earle was one of the world's tallest humans at the time of his death, standing at 8 ft 6 1/2in tall.
  • For 14 years, he traveled with Ringling Bros.
  • and Barnum & Bailey Circus, then became a salesman.
  • He is referenced in Tom Waits's song "Get Behind The Mule".

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