What is Jack Earle's full name?
Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich
Jack Earle date of birth:
July 3, 1906
How old was Jack Earle when died?
46
Where was Jack Earle born?
Denver, Colorado
When did Jack Earle die?
July 18, 1952
Where did Jack Earle die?
El Paso, Texas
How tall is Jack Earle?
7' 7½" (232 cm)
What religion is Jack Earle?
Jewish
What is Jack Earle nationality?
American
What is Jack Earle's occupation?
Actor, freak show performer, salesman
Jack Earle claim to fame:
The Texas Giant
Short Biography
Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich (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 7 ft 7 1⁄2 in (2.324 m) 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". For some of his life he was claimed to be 8'5" tall