Kevin Peter Hall

Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 – April 10, 1991) was an American actor known for his tall stature of 7ft 2in. He frequently played monster characters in movies and TV shows. Hall gained recognition as the original title character in the science fiction Predator franchise, appearing in the first film in 1987 and its sequel in 1990. He also portrayed the eponymous Harry in the fantasy comedy film Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and its TV adaptation. On television, Hall played Dr. Elvin 'El' Lincoln in the NBC series Misfits of Science (1985–1986) and Warren Merriwether in the sitcom 227 (1989–1990). Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Hall came from a tall family, standing at 7ft 2in, he was the tallest of his brothers.