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Theodore Crawford "Ted" Cassidy (July 31, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - January 16, 1979, in Los Angeles, California) was an American character actor and voice actor who performed in television and films.
<p>Although born in Pittsburgh, Cassidy was raised in Philippi, West Virginia, 120 miles south of Pittsburgh. He played basketball (center position) and football (tackle) for Philippi High School. At that time, he was an imposing figure in both venues, being the tallest player in the conference.
Early in his academic career, Cassidy attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, in nearby Buckhannon, WV, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He later attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, as a Speech Major. Active in student government, he also played basketball for the Hatters, averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds in his only season as a player. Early in his show business career, he worked as a mid-day disc jockey on WFAA-AM in Dallas, Texas. He also...
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