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Adam Rainer
Adam Rainer is the only person in recorded history ever to have been both a dwarf and a giant.
Adam Rainer is the only person in recorded history ever to have been both a dwarf and a giant.
Al Tomaini
Al Tomaini, born as Aurelio Tomaini, he claimed a height of 8' 6½"; however Guinness World Records stated he was really 7'11", but he may have stood 8'3½" at one time.
Al Tomaini, born as Aurelio Tomaini, he claimed a height of 8' 6½"; however Guinness World Records stated he was really 7'11", but he may have stood 8'3½" at one time.
Alam Channa
Mohammad Alam Channa (1953, Sehwan, Sindh province, Pakistan – 2 July 1998, New York) was the world's tallest living man at 231.8 cm (7 ft 7 inch) high.
Mohammad Alam Channa (1953, Sehwan, Sindh province, Pakistan – 2 July 1998, New York) was the world's tallest living man at 231.8 cm (7 ft 7 inch) high.
Alexander Sizonenko
Alexander Alekseyevich Sizonenko (Александр Алексеевич Сизоненко; July 27, 1959 – January 5, 2012) was a Soviet basketball player.
Alexander Alekseyevich Sizonenko (Александр Алексеевич Сизоненко; July 27, 1959 – January 5, 2012) was a Soviet basketball player.
André the Giant
André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor.
André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor.
Anna Haining Bates
Anna Haining Bates, born Anna Haining Swan, was a Canadian from Mill Brook, New Annan,, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, famed for her great height, believed to be 2.27 m at the peak of her...
Anna Haining Bates, born Anna Haining Swan, was a Canadian from Mill Brook, New Annan,, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, famed for her great height, believed to be 2.27 m at the peak of her...
Bao Xishun
Bao Xishun is a herdsman from Inner Mongolia, China, who was recognized by Guinness World Records as one of the world's tallest living men.
Bao Xishun is a herdsman from Inner Mongolia, China, who was recognized by Guinness World Records as one of the world's tallest living men.
Bernard Coyne
Bernard A. Coyne (July 27, 1897 – May 20, 1921) Anthon, Iowa, USA. Is one of only twelve individuals in medical history to have stood 8 feet tall or more.
Bernard A. Coyne (July 27, 1897 – May 20, 1921) Anthon, Iowa, USA. Is one of only twelve individuals in medical history to have stood 8 feet tall or more.
Bernard Coyne (giant)
Bernard A. Coyne Anthon, Iowa, USA. Is one of only thirteen individuals in medical history to have stood 8 feet tall or more.
Bernard A. Coyne Anthon, Iowa, USA. Is one of only thirteen individuals in medical history to have stood 8 feet tall or more.
Brenden Adams
Brenden Adams is notable for holding the record for being the tallest teenager in the world.
Brenden Adams is notable for holding the record for being the tallest teenager in the world.
Charles Byrne (giant)
Charles Byrne or "The Irish Giant", was a man regarded as a curiosity or freak in London in the 1780s.
Charles Byrne or "The Irish Giant", was a man regarded as a curiosity or freak in London in the 1780s.
Choi Hong-man
Choi won long dong-man beat saif easily, often anglicised to Hong-man Choi, is a South Korean kickboxer, mixed martial artist and former ssireum wrestler.
Choi won long dong-man beat saif easily, often anglicised to Hong-man Choi, is a South Korean kickboxer, mixed martial artist and former ssireum wrestler.
Christopher Greener
Christopher Paul Greener (born 21 November 1943) is the United Kingdom's second tallest British-born man (after Neil Fingleton) at in height.
Christopher Paul Greener (born 21 November 1943) is the United Kingdom's second tallest British-born man (after Neil Fingleton) at in height.
Clifford Thompson
Clifford Marshall Thompson (October 18, 1904 – October 15, 1955) was one of the world's tallest men.
Clifford Marshall Thompson (October 18, 1904 – October 15, 1955) was one of the world's tallest men.
Cornelius Magrath
Cornelius Magrath (1736–1760) was an Irish giant born in Tipperary.
Cornelius Magrath (1736–1760) was an Irish giant born in Tipperary.
Don Koehler
Donald A. Koehler (September 1, 1925 – February 26, 1981) is one of thirteen individuals in medical history to reach a verified height of eight feet (244 cm) or more.
Donald A. Koehler (September 1, 1925 – February 26, 1981) is one of thirteen individuals in medical history to reach a verified height of eight feet (244 cm) or more.
Edouard Beaupré
Edouard Beaupré was a circus and freak show giant, strongman, and a star in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
Edouard Beaupré was a circus and freak show giant, strongman, and a star in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
Ella Ewing
Ella Kate Ewing was a Missouri woman considered the worlds tallest female of her era.
Ella Kate Ewing was a Missouri woman considered the worlds tallest female of her era.
Felipe Birriel
Felipe Birriel, also known as "El Gigante de Carolina" (The Giant of Carolina) (August 16, 1916-March 15, 1994) is considered to have been the tallest Puerto Rican, with an unconfirmed hei...
Felipe Birriel, also known as "El Gigante de Carolina" (The Giant of Carolina) (August 16, 1916-March 15, 1994) is considered to have been the tallest Puerto Rican, with an unconfirmed hei...
Feodor Machnow
Feodor Machnow, was born in 1878 at the village of Kasciuki near Viciebsk.
Feodor Machnow, was born in 1878 at the village of Kasciuki near Viciebsk.
Franz Winkelmeier
Franz Winkelmeier (27 April 1860 – 24 August 1887) was, at, the tallest human during his time and one of the tallest humans in history.
Franz Winkelmeier (27 April 1860 – 24 August 1887) was, at, the tallest human during his time and one of the tallest humans in history.
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944 – 1990) is one of only thirteen individuals in medical history to have reached 8 feet or more in height.
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944 – 1990) is one of only thirteen individuals in medical history to have reached 8 feet or more in height.
George Bell (basketball)
George Bell was the tallest man in the United States at as recognized by Guinness World Records until Igor Vovkovinskiy was declared the tallest living man in the United States.
George Bell was the tallest man in the United States at as recognized by Guinness World Records until Igor Vovkovinskiy was declared the tallest living man in the United States.
Gheorghe Mureşan
Gheorghe Dumitru Mureşan, (; born February 14, 1971), also known as Ghiţă or George, is a retired Romanian professional basketball player.
Gheorghe Dumitru Mureşan, (; born February 14, 1971), also known as Ghiţă or George, is a retired Romanian professional basketball player.
Gheorghe Mureșan
Gheorghe Dumitru Mureşan, (; born February 14, 1971), also known as Ghiţă or George, is a retired Romanian professional basketball player.
Gheorghe Dumitru Mureşan, (; born February 14, 1971), also known as Ghiţă or George, is a retired Romanian professional basketball player.
Gigantism
Gigantism, also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average.
Gigantism, also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average.
Henry Hite
Henry Hite (May 1, 1915 – May 26, 1978) born Henry Marion Mullins, was a giant who was well known in his day for making personal appearances and the occasional movie that would capit...
Henry Hite (May 1, 1915 – May 26, 1978) born Henry Marion Mullins, was a giant who was well known in his day for making personal appearances and the occasional movie that would capit...
Hussain Bisad
Hussain Bisad is one of the tallest men in the world, at.
Hussain Bisad is one of the tallest men in the world, at.
Jack Earle
Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich was an American silent film actor and sideshow performer.
Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich was an American silent film actor and sideshow performer.
Jane Bunford
Jane "Jinny" Bunford is the tallest person in English medical history, measuring 2.41 m at the time of her death.
Jane "Jinny" Bunford is the tallest person in English medical history, measuring 2.41 m at the time of her death.
Johann K. Petursson
Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, also known as The Viking Giant, Johann the Giant (Jóhann Risi) and Jóhann Svarfdælingur (February 9, 1913 – November 26, 1984) was an Icelandic...
Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, also known as The Viking Giant, Johann the Giant (Jóhann Risi) and Jóhann Svarfdælingur (February 9, 1913 – November 26, 1984) was an Icelandic...
John Aasen
John Aasen (March 5, 1890 – August 1, 1938) was an American silent film actor who was one of the tallest actors in history.
John Aasen (March 5, 1890 – August 1, 1938) was an American silent film actor who was one of the tallest actors in history.
John F. Carroll
John F. Carroll (1932 – 1969) is one of only thirteen individuals recorded in medical history to have stood eight feet or more.
John F. Carroll (1932 – 1969) is one of only thirteen individuals recorded in medical history to have stood eight feet or more.
John Lebar
John Lebar is a British actor known for his giant stature.
John Lebar is a British actor known for his giant stature.
John Rogan
John William "Bud" Rogan is one of 13 known people in medical history to reach a height of 8 feet or more.
John William "Bud" Rogan is one of 13 known people in medical history to reach a height of 8 feet or more.
Jorge González (wrestler)
Jorge González was an Argentinian basketball player and professional wrestler.
Jorge González was an Argentinian basketball player and professional wrestler.
Julius Koch
Julius Koch (1872 in Reutlingen, Germany - March 30, 1902, in Mons, Belgium), also known as Le Geant Constantin, was one of twelve people in medical history who have surpassed eight feet in ...
Julius Koch (1872 in Reutlingen, Germany - March 30, 1902, in Mons, Belgium), also known as Le Geant Constantin, was one of twelve people in medical history who have surpassed eight feet in ...
Kenny George
Kenneth George Jr. is an American college student and former college basketball player known for his great height.
Kenneth George Jr. is an American college student and former college basketball player known for his great height.
Leonid Stadnyk
Leonid Stepanovich Stadnyk (Леонід Степанович Стадник), (born 1971 in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a Ukrainian man renowned for his stature.
Leonid Stepanovich Stadnyk (Леонід Степанович Стадник), (born 1971 in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a Ukrainian man renowned for his stature.
Lock Martin
Lock Martin (February 22, 1916 – January 19, 1959) was the stage name of American actor Joseph Lockard Martin, Jr. He is best remembered for playing the robot Gort in The Day ...
Lock Martin (February 22, 1916 – January 19, 1959) was the stage name of American actor Joseph Lockard Martin, Jr. He is best remembered for playing the robot Gort in The Day ...
Martin Van Buren Bates
Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 7, 1919), known as the "Kentucky Giant" among other nicknames, was a Civil War-era American famed for his incredibly large size.
Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 7, 1919), known as the "Kentucky Giant" among other nicknames, was a Civil War-era American famed for his incredibly large size.
Middlebush Giant
Arthur James Caley or Routh Goshen (May 5, 1837 - February 12, 1889) was most commonly known as Colonel Routh Goshen, but this was a stage name that was created by Phineas Taylor Barnum.
Arthur James Caley or Routh Goshen (May 5, 1837 - February 12, 1889) was most commonly known as Colonel Routh Goshen, but this was a stage name that was created by Phineas Taylor Barnum.
Mounir Fourar
Mounir Fourar (born in Batna, Algeria, the November 28, 1972) is one of the tallest living men in the world.
Mounir Fourar (born in Batna, Algeria, the November 28, 1972) is one of the tallest living men in the world.
Muhammed Hussein Heikal
Muhammad Hussein Heikal (محمد حسين هيكل) born 1953 in Egypt.
Muhammad Hussein Heikal (محمد حسين هيكل) born 1953 in Egypt.
Overgrowth syndrome
Overgrowth syndrome is a group of genetic disorders in which there is an abnormal increase in the size of the body or a body part that is often noted at birth.
Overgrowth syndrome is a group of genetic disorders in which there is an abnormal increase in the size of the body or a body part that is often noted at birth.
Patrick Cotter O'Brien
Patrick Cotter O'Brien was the first of only twelve people in medical history to stand at a verified height of eight feet or more.
Patrick Cotter O'Brien was the first of only twelve people in medical history to stand at a verified height of eight feet or more.
Patrick Murphy (giant)
Patrick Murphy (1834–1862) was an Irish giant, born in County Down, who exhibited himself as a means of income.
Patrick Murphy (1834–1862) was an Irish giant, born in County Down, who exhibited himself as a means of income.
Radhouane Charbib
Radhouane Charbib (رضوان شربيب, born October 27, 1968) was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest living man, until January 15, 2005 when Bao Xishun was measured at Chifeng Ci...
Radhouane Charbib (رضوان شربيب, born October 27, 1968) was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest living man, until January 15, 2005 when Bao Xishun was measured at Chifeng Ci...
Robert Wadlow
Robert Pershing Wadlow was the tallest person in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
Robert Pershing Wadlow was the tallest person in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
Sandy Allen
Sandra Elaine "Sandy" Allen was a U.S. woman recognized as the tallest woman during her life according to Guinness World Records.
Sandra Elaine "Sandy" Allen was a U.S. woman recognized as the tallest woman during her life according to Guinness World Records.
Suleiman Ali Nashnush
Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 - February 25, 1991) is one of thirteen individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet in height.
Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 - February 25, 1991) is one of thirteen individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet in height.
The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana, better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian professional wrestler, actor, and powerlifter.
Dalip Singh Rana, better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian professional wrestler, actor, and powerlifter.
Trijntje Keever
Trijntje Cornelisdochter Keever (April 10 or 16, 1616 – July 22, 1633), nicknamed De Groote Meid (in English, The Big Girl), is alleged to be the tallest female person in recorded hist...
Trijntje Cornelisdochter Keever (April 10 or 16, 1616 – July 22, 1633), nicknamed De Groote Meid (in English, The Big Girl), is alleged to be the tallest female person in recorded hist...
Vikas Uppal
Vikas Kumar "Vicky" Uppal (1986 – June 30, 2007) was a native and resident of India, said to be his country's tallest man until his death.
Vikas Kumar "Vicky" Uppal (1986 – June 30, 2007) was a native and resident of India, said to be his country's tallest man until his death.
Väinö Myllyrinne
Väinö Myllyrinne, was an acromegalic giant who was at one time the world's tallest person.
Väinö Myllyrinne, was an acromegalic giant who was at one time the world's tallest person.
Wilco van Kleef
Wilco van Kleef-Bolton formerly Wilco van Kleef
Born February 16, 1981 is a Dutch man who, together with his wife Keisha van Kleef-Bolton, is the current record holder of The Tallest Liv...
Wilco van Kleef-Bolton formerly Wilco van Kleef
Born February 16, 1981 is a Dutch man who, together with his wife Keisha van Kleef-Bolton, is the current record holder of The Tallest Liv...
William Bradley (giant)
William Bradley, known more commonly as Giant Bradley or the Yorkshire Giant, is the tallest recorded British man that ever lived, measuring 7 feet 9 inches.
William Bradley, known more commonly as Giant Bradley or the Yorkshire Giant, is the tallest recorded British man that ever lived, measuring 7 feet 9 inches.
Yao Defen
Yao Defen of China, (born July 15, 1972) is the tallest living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records.
Yao Defen of China, (born July 15, 1972) is the tallest living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records.
Zeng Jinlian
Zeng Jinlian was the tallest woman ever verified in medical history, taking over Jane Bunford's record.
Zeng Jinlian was the tallest woman ever verified in medical history, taking over Jane Bunford's record.
Zhan Shi Chai
Zhan Shichai (1840s - 5 November 1893), was a Chinese giant who toured the world as "Chang the Chinese Giant" in the 19th century, the stage name is "Chang Woo Gow".
Zhan Shichai (1840s - 5 November 1893), was a Chinese giant who toured the world as "Chang the Chinese Giant" in the 19th century, the stage name is "Chang Woo Gow".
Zhang Juncai
Zhang Juncai is one of the world's tallest people, standing at least tall.
Zhang Juncai is one of the world's tallest people, standing at least tall.
Zhao Liang
Zhao Liang is a circus performer from Henan in China.
Zhao Liang is a circus performer from Henan in China.
Zhao Liang (circus performer)
Zhao Liang is a circus performer from Henan in China.
Zhao Liang is a circus performer from Henan in China.