Ted Cassidy

Acting

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy is best known for Star Trek, I Dream of Jeannie, Batman and The Incredible Hulk. Ted Cassidy was born on July 31, 1932. Ted Cassidy died on January 16, 1979 at the age of 46.

Born
July 31, 1932
Place of birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
January 16, 1979 (46 years old)

Biography

Theodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor who performed in television and films. At 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) in height, he tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He is best known for playing the part of Lurch, the butler on the 1960s television series The Addams Family and performing the opening narration of the 1970s TV series The Incredible Hulk.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Ted Cassidy been in?

Ted Cassidy is best known for Star Trek, I Dream of Jeannie, Batman and The Incredible Hulk.

When was Ted Cassidy born?

Ted Cassidy was born on July 31, 1932. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)

How old is Ted Cassidy?

Ted Cassidy died on January 16, 1979 at the age of 46.

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·