Theodore Crawford "Ted" Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor.[1] Noted for his tall stature at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m),[2] and his deep bass voice. He tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie,[1] and is best known for the role of Lurch on The Addams Family in the mid-1960s.[1][3] He is also best known for voicing The Hulk.