Guy Big
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| Guy Big | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alan Hoffman c. 1946 Ebenezer, Saskatchewan[1] |
| Died | 2 May 1978 Toronto, Ontario |
| Occupation | Actor, social worker |
| Years active | 1970s |
Guy Big (c. 1946 - 2 May 1978 at Toronto)[2] was the stage name of Alan Hoffman, a Canadian actor. He appeared in the children's television series The Hilarious House of Frightenstein as the midget count [3] and also appeared in the movie Find the Lady as Miniature man. He also appeared in the King of Kensington episode Tiny's Job as the character Tiny Russell, and was a guest on The Tommy Hunter Show.
Hoffman spent his childhood in Yorkton, Saskatchewan then attended the University of Alberta. During his years in Toronto, he also became a social worker and earned a relevant degree at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. He died aged 32 in Toronto from an unspecified cause, although he was reportedly treated for throat cancer in 1977.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Hoffman, Alan. Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ a b Toronto Star. "'Guy Big', 32, had several acting roles (obituary)", Toronto Star, 9 May 1978, p. A15.
- ^ Spacecast: The Hilarious House of Frightenstein. Space. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.. Select Cast subpage for cast member details, including Guy Big.
[edit] External links
- Guy Big at the Internet Movie Database
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