Henry Hite

Henry Hite (May 1, 1915 – May 26, 1978) born Henry Marion Mullens, was an American actor, stage performer, media personality and spokesperson who was well known for making personal appearances promoting the Corn King brand (Wilson Certified Meats trade-name)[2] as the "Corn King Giant",[3] and for the occasional movie that would capitalize on his height. Although promoted as "the world's tallest man" at 8 ft 2 in, his actual height was 7 ft 6¾ in (2.31 m).[1]

Henry Hite
Born	Henry Marion Mullens May 1, 1915 Atlanta, Georgia
Died	May 26, 1978 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California
Other names	Corn King Giant
Height	8 ft 2 in (promoted) 7 ft 6¾ in (2.31 m; measured)[1]
Spouse(s)	Anita

At age 18, he changed his name to 'Hite' and partnered with 'Lowe' (Roland Picaro), to form a Vaudeville act, later as "Lowe, Hite and Stanley" which included the midget Stanley Ross. Hite's stage career ended in 1962 following the death of Ross.[2]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1937	New Faces of 1937	Giant in "Lowe, Hite and Stanley" act	Credited as Hite
1965	Monster A Go-Go	Frank Douglas/Monster	Considered among the worst films ever made

See also

• Gigantism

References

1. "Tall Man Henry Hite Dead At 63". The Evening Independent. May 29, 1978.
2. "Henry Hite". Toledo Blade. AP. May 30, 1978. p. 16.
3. "Corn King Giant To Appear In S.L." The Deseret News. October 19, 1967.

Further reading

• Humberd, M.D., Charles D. (September 1938). "Giantism, Report of a Case" (PDF). Southern Medical Journal. Barnard, Missouri. 31 (1): 988. doi:10.1097/00007611-193809000-00006. Retrieved February 18, 2014. — 1938 case study: "H. M. M." [Henry M. Mullens]

External links

• Henry Hite at IMDb