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Felipe Birriel
Acting
Born: Aug 16, 1916 — Died: Mar 15, 1994
From: Carolina, Puerto Rico
Credits: 2 titles
Biography
Felipe Birriel Fernández, also known as "El Gigante de Carolina" (Carolina's Giant) was a Puerto Rican personality known for his height of 7 feet 11 inches (2.413 meters). Because of this, he was known as "El Gigante de Carolina", which is the city where he was born and lived. Birriel's height was a result of a tumor that developed in his pituitary gland, but because of this he became a popular personality in the island that participated in festivals, carnivals, while also appearing in TV shows and movies. Birriel also hosted a radio show.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico en carnaval | Nene | 1965 | 7.0 |
| Flight of the Lost Balloon | Golem | 1961 | 6.333 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 2 |
| Born | 1916 |
| From | Carolina, Puerto Rico |