Theodore Crawford "Ted" Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor.[1] Noted for his tall stature at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m),[2] (A result of acromegaly) he tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie.[1] He is perhaps best known for the role of Lurch on The Addams Family.[1] Early life and career Cassidy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but raised in Philippi, West Virginia. In his youth, Cassidy…