Angus Scrimm

Biography

Angus Scrimm (born Lawrence Rory Guy; August 19, 1926 – January 9, 2016) was an American actor, author, and journalist, known for his portrayal of the Tall Man in the 1979 horror film Phantasm and its sequels.

Known For

Phantasm

as The Tall Man

John Dies at the End

as Father Shellnut

Alias

as Calvin McCullough

Wishmaster

as Narrator (voice)

Chopping Mall

as Dr. Carrington

Phantasm II

as The Tall Man

Masters of Horror

as Buddy

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

as The Tall Man

Phantasm IV: Oblivion

as The Tall Man / Dr. Jebediah Morningside

I Sell the Dead

as Dr. Vernon Quint