Ted Cassidy

Birth Name:

Theodore Crawford Cassidy

Birth Place:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Attended Stetson University, where he played college basketball
Worked as a radio news reporter, even working on the scene where President John F․ Kennedy was killed
Ad-libbed the line "You Rang?" during his audition for "The Addams Family," which became his character's signature phrase
Often worked as a voice actor on various projects, including "The Incredible Hulk" TV series
Well known for his deep speaking tone
Well known for his role in the series "The Addams Family․"
Declined the chance to work as a singer in the Paul Whiteman Orchestra

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