Britain’s tallest man who stood at 7ft 7in has died aged 36. Professional basketball player form Loughborough, Leics, boasts size 19 feet and eats a staggering 7,000 calories a day. In Norris McWhirter Guinness book, he mentioned Chris as being "7ft 6¼in 229cm tall", with a … William Bradley, otherwise known as “The Yorkshire Giant” is the tallest ever recorded Englishman, who reached a height of 7ft 9 inches during adulthood. He appeared in the film 47 Ronin, starring Keanu Reeves. Paul Sturgess, 30, stands at a whopping 7ft 7ins tall. I spent eight years in the USA attending High School and College. A professional basketball player with size 19 feet has been crowned Britain's Tallest Man at a staggering 7ft 7ins. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. On the Guinness World Records website, Fingleton says: I am one of three siblings – my sister who is 6'3" is the eldest at 30, my brother is 6'8" who is 29 and I am 7'7" at 26 ... my mother is 6 foot and my father was also. He had an older brother, Michael, and an older sister, Keely. Robert Wadlow is the tallest man in recorded history. Paul Sturgess from the UK currently holds the title for Britain's tallest man at a height of 7ft 7in. But he has now replaced Neil Fingleton as the UK’s tallest following his death from heart failure in February. Fingleton debuted professionally in the 2004–2005 season with the Boston Frenzy of the ABA. "By the time I was 17 I was 7ft, and I just got taller and taller.". A Starsky and Hutch celebrity visits the hospital. [3] Fingleton helped the Holy Name basketball team to the Central Massachusetts Division I title and a berth in the Massachusetts final game in 1999, and a 22–4 record in 2000. He died at age 22. There she took part in the popular teatime general knowledge quiz with Britain’s tallest man, Neil Fingleton. Britain's Tallest Man Neil Fingleton Britain's tallest man, Neil Fingleton, met one of the world's shortest actors while shooting a new film. Robert lived from February 22, 1918 to July 15, 1940. Prime Minister Michael's wife interrupts Sebastian's briefing. He also appeared in the 2015 film Jupiter Ascending, starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [14] From 2014 to 2017 Fingleton played the giant Mag the Mighty in the TV series Game of Thrones. He was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. So we were delighted to gain Jessica an appearance on BBC’s Pointless Celebrity. I have always been taller than everyone since I can remember. Indeed, GWR only knows of 10 confirmed or reliable cases in history of humans reaching 8 ft or more. Wadlow reached 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m)in height and weighed 490 lb (220 kg). My height really took off when I reached 11 and was touching 7 foot. Mr Bisad came to Britain as an asylum seeker after robbers shot him in the knee in Somalia. The tallest man in the UK was in Devon this afternoon - and these amazing pictures show just how tall he is. The series was transmitted in autumn 2015. Neil, 32, an English actor and former basketball player is 7ft 7.76″. [12], I have never been self conscious about my height. A typical breakfast for Paul includes cereal, an omelette, porridge, toast AND fruit. This title has been confirmed by the Guinness World Records in the summer of 2007; Fingleton took over from Christopher Greener who stood at 7 ft 6 ¼ in (229.2 cm) in height. We pay for your stories! Asadullah Khan. Who was the tallest man ever? "I knew I had an immediate advantage and a lot of opportunities came my way, like being scouted. Neil Fingleton's Height 7ft 7 ½ (232.4 cm) Neil Fingleton was Britain's tallest man and an actor best remembered for roles in 47 Ronin and as Mag the Mighty in a stand-out episode of Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones actor Neil Fingleton, who was Britain's tallest man, has reportedly died at the age of 36. Earlier this year Jessica was cited as Britain’s tallest teenager, measuring 6ft 9in, with a 38in inside leg and size 11 shoe. My great grandfather was 6'8". For other inquiries, Contact Us. With Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tom Baker, Stephen Aintree. Daffyd is upset that someone bought his copy of the Gay Times. He said: "I was always the tallest in my class, but never by much. Neil Fingleton (18 December 1980 – 25 February 2017) was an English actor and basketball player. Turns out the man facing Keanu down - quite literally and easily - is Neil Fingleton, officially Britain's tallest man. [5] Fingleton's coach was J. P. Ricciardi, who would later become general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. In August 2000, Fingleton had back surgery and then earned a medical redshirt from North Carolina. His dad is 6ft 7ins and the other men in his family are all over 6ft, although Paul is the first one to go over 7ft. 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India’s second tallest person is the worlds 6th tallest man at 7ft 11in. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Standing at a sky-high 7ft 7in, Neil, 28, is Britain’s tallest man. He was the tallest British-born man and the tallest man in the European Union at 7 ft 7.56 in (232.6 cm) in height and among the 25 tallest men in the world.[2][3]. View our online Press Pack. [10] In November 2006, Fingleton signed with Spanish team CB Illescas and later with Ciudad Real. English basketball player Paul Sturgess has become the tallest man in Britain after the death of Neil Fingleton, who played the giant Mag the Mighty … Now I am concentrating on acting and trying to move to LA soon to jump in with both feet so to speak. Living in America, Paul doesn't have too much trouble buying clothes or finding shoes to fit his size 19 feet. Nacken worked in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2004 with a degree in History. 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During December 1949, he worked as Santa Claus. Sandy Allen with a height of 7 feet and 7 inches deserves the title of tallest … He was born in the East Riding town of Market Weighton on February 10th 1787. Britain’s tallest man, Neil Fingleton, died Sunday at age 36. The part-time farmer was the first man over 8 ft (2.43 m) to be measured by Guinness World Records in over 20 years. Tallest man in Britain swings some golf clubs Posted by LSUcdro on 10/27/20 at 11:24 pm 2 2 I saw this guy in the San Antonio airport A couple years ago when he played with the Globetrotters. "We would advise him to come into our offices, get his height checked again and see if he really is the world's tallest living man." For Tall Paul, his height always made him popular in school and he was rarely criticised. Basketball player-turned-actor Neil Fingleton suffered a lethal heart failure on Saturday. Other than that, being tall is great. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Neil Fingleton is definitely the kind of guy you can look up to. Little Britain S01 - Ep02 Tallest Man HD Stream Watch Little Britain S01 - Ep02 Tallest Man Online Watch Little Britain S01 - Ep02 Tallest Man Online Stream And I’ve got the crick in my neck to prove it. Sandy Allen 7 feet 7 in. [6][7] Fingleton graduated from Holy Cross in 2004 with a degree in history.[8]. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Towering Paul Sturgess has become Britain's tallest man following the death of a Game Of Thrones star, Paul takes the title with an incredible height of 7ft 7in, Paul pictured getting into his friend's car, Paul, 29, boasts size 19 feet and eats a staggering 7,000 calories a day, Weighing 24 and a half stone, Paul is also too big for a king sized bed, As a member of the Harlem Globetrotters Paul enjoys free first class upgrades on flights because of his height, Paul started playing basketball in college before bagging a lucrative scholarship at Mountain State University in West Virginia, US, Tragic Neil Fingleton was UK's tallest man until he died of heart failure in February at the age of 36, Neil was cast as Mag The Mighty in Game Of Thrones in its fourth season, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Paul Sturgess, from Loughborough, Leics, already held the record for being the tallest basketball player in the world. Was the tallest man in Vietnam when he died in 2010: 1947–2010 (63) Senegal: 229 cm: 7 … Nacken sought work that would suit his stature. He travelled by lorry to Ethiopia before getting on a plane to the UK, where airline staff had to allocate him two seats. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. [9] In the 2005 NBA Development League Draft, the Austin Toros selected Fingleton as the eighth pick in the fifth round. He was known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois. Neil Fingleton (18 December 1980 – 25 February 2017)[1] was an English actor and basketball player. Paul Sturgess, 29, from Loughborough in Leicester, is named Britain's tallest man Children were able to walk between his legs and he was dubbed the world’s tallest Santa. "My height does have the awe factor, but to be honest - especially playing basketball - people are used to players being tall.". Weighing 24 and a half stone, Paul is also too big for a king sized bed and is famed for his standing dunk on the basketball court. Doctors confirmed Paul's unusual height is genetic, although his mum is a titch by comparison at just 5ft 6ins. UK’s tallest man crowned as 7ft 7in giant Paul ‘Tiny’ Sturgess – who inherits the crown from late Game of Thrones star Neil Fingleton Professional basketball player … "I was a pretty average sized baby, weighing 9lbs, so I wasn't massive but my mum did say I had really long legs. [12], Two 2007 British TV documentaries, Britain's Tallest Men and Superhuman: Giants featured Fingleton and covered the difficulties and constant attention, quite often considerable rudeness, that he faces day to day.[13]. This is the only bad thing about being tall – the stupid remarks and questions. He played the villain "The Fisher King", an alien warlord. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. “Neil became Britain’s Tallest Man in 2007 passing the height of Chris Greener. Fingleton appeared in a two-part serial written by Toby Whithouse for the 9th series of Doctor Who, filming in January 2015 in Cardiff. As a member of the Harlem Globetrotters he enjoys free first class upgrades on flights because of his height. I am more conscious of going bald so that should tell you. I never let my height play a negative part in my life. [12], I have been doing acting work since my basketball career finished. I have played professionally in Greece, Italy, Spain. Paul, nicknamed Tiny, added: "A couple of friends in college suggested I try basketball, and I got the bug for it straight away. [4] The cause of death has been reported by British media as heart failure. A 7FT 7IN giant has become Britain's tallest man after inheriting the crown from a star of Game Of Thrones. Fingleton was born in Durham, England, in 1980, to mother Christine and father Michael. [4] Fingleton decided to attend high school in the United States after attending a basketball camp in Connecticut when he was 16. By the time I was 16 I was 7'5" and stopping growing at 18 when I was 7'7.57. On 6 December 2005, Fingleton started playing with the English Basketball League team Tees Valley Mohawks. [5], Fingleton was awarded a basketball scholarship to the United States first playing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He played Russian General's Bodyguard 1 in the Fox Studios film X-Men: First Class, and he provided the motion capture for the CGI character Ultron (which was voiced by James Spader) in the Marvel Studios film Avengers: Age of Ultron. In 1997, Fingleton moved from Durham to Worcester, Massachusetts, and began attending Holy Name Central Catholic High School, graduating in 2000. shows as the “World’s Tallest Man”. Neil, from County Durham, has a cameo in the film 'ShortFellas', which is set in Newcastle and also stars Warwick Davies, who played Wicket the Ewok in Return of the Jedi. For lunch he would eat two foot-long Subways and dinner is a 20oz steak with vegetables. He was the tallest British-born man and the tallest man in the European Union at 7 ft 7.56 in (232.6 cm) in height and among the 25 tallest men in the world. [5] Fingleton played only one game with North Carolina then transferred to Holy Cross in 2002. Vicky is accused of pushing a little girl into the swimming pool. [4] His funeral was held at Durham Cathedral on 17 March. He says his … Life for the tallest and shortest In the UK, the sexes have gone up virtually in parallel by about 11cm (4in). "Little Britain" Tallest Man (TV Episode 2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "I hit 6ft when I was 15, and that's when I had my really big growth spurt and mum took me to the doctors. [15], Fingleton died on 25 February 2017, seven days after his 37th birthday, at his home in Gilesgate. Through newspaper pictures and Pathé newsreels, he was well-known. The 7ft 7in star played the giant known as Mag the Mighty in the hit TV fantasy drama. "I can grab the basketball net from the floor and I do a standing dunk which has sort of become my trademark move. I always do what I want, some tall people may be restricted as they are constantly stared at or people ask the same questions over and over. 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