Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 - April 10, 1991) was an American Actor. After a short professional Basketball career, Hall, known for his towering 7'2 height, utilized his size for monster roles. He's best known as title character in Predator and its sequel, as well as Harry in Harry and the Hendersons (as well as the TV adaptation during its first season). Despite being known for being under heavy makeup, Hall also portrayed normal human roles, such as Dr. Elvin Lincoln in Misfits of Science and Warren Merriwether on 227.
Tragically, his life would be cut short after getting into an automobile accident. While getting treated for his injuries, he unknowingly received a blood transfusion infected with HIV. It would turn to AIDS and Hall would pass away a month shy of his 36th birthday.
Select Film Roles
- Prophecy (1979): Katahdin
- Without Warning (1980): The Alien
- Monster in the Closet (1986): Monster
- Predator (1987): The Predator/Helicopter Pilot
- Predator 2 (1990): The Predator
- Big Top Pee-wee (1988): Big John
- Highway to Hell (1992): Charon
Select TV Roles
- Night Court (1985, 1 episode): Wendell Martin
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1985, 1 episode): Malone
- Misfits of Science (1985-1986, 16 episodes): Dr. Elvin "El" Lincoln
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989, 1 episode): Leyor
- 227 (1989-1990, 11 episodes): Warren Merriwether
