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Angus Scrimm (born Lawrence Rory Guy; August 19, 1926 – January 9, 2016) was an American actor, author, and journalist, known for his portrayal of the Tall Man in the 1979 horror film Phantasm and its sequels.
The evil screen villain Angus Scrimm, most famous as "The Tall Man" in Don Coscarelli's Phantasm (1979) and its sequels, grew up in Kansas City, but in his teens moved to California and studied drama at USC under William C. de Mille (brother of Cecil B. DeMille).
The evil screen villain Angus Scrimm, most famous as "The Tall Man" in Don Coscarelli's Phantasm (1979) and its sequels, grew up in Kansas City, but in his teens moved to California and studied drama at USC under William C. de Mille (brother of Cecil B. DeMille).
Jan 10, 2016 · Angus Scrimm, horror’s indelible Tall Man of the <em>Phantasm</em> franchise, died Saturday at 89. <em>Phantasm</em> director Don Coscarelli confirmed the news on his Twitter account,...
Oct 15, 2023 · Angus Scrimm left an indelible mark on the horror film industry. Despite his terrifying on-screen persona, those who knew him off-screen often spoke of his kindness, warmth, and sharp wit, presenting a stark contrast to the characters he portrayed.
Jan 13, 2016 · Called one of the greatest horror icons of all time, Angus Scrimm’s dyspeptic Tall Man — a supernatural mortician, naturally up to no good — would go on to anchor four sequels of the...
Jan 10, 2016 · Angus Scrimm, the veteran character actor best known for playing the terrifying “Tall Man” in the Phantasm horror franchise, has died at the age of 89.
Jan 10, 2016 · Angus Scrimm, the character actor who played the Tall Man in the 1979 horror movie “Phantasm” and its four sequels, died Saturday. He was 89.
Jan 10, 2016 · Angus Scrimm, horror’s indelible Tall Man of the Phantasm franchise, died Saturday at 89. Phantasm director Don Coscarelli confirmed the news on his Twitter account, calling...
Jan 10, 2016 · Angus Scrimm, the character actor who played the Tall Man in the 1979 horror movie “Phantasm” and its four sequels, died Saturday. He was 89.
