George McArthur

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George McArthur
Born September 19, 1969 (1969-09-19) (age 38)
Bakersfield, California
Nationality Flag of the United States American
Other names George the Giant
Occupation Actor, Variety Artist
Known for Tallest Sword Swallower, Most Bricks Broken on a Man Laying on a Bed of Nails
Spouse Stacie Bird (31 July 1998 – present)
Website
http://www.georgethegiant.com

George "The Giant" McArthur (born September 19, 1969) is an American actor, and variety artist known for his height.

McArthur was born in Bakersfield, California; the youngest of five children born to Marilyn Baird and Howard McArthur. At 7'4" George is the world's tallest confirmed sword swallower, and holds the unofficial record for longest sword swallowed.[1]

George has had parts in feature films such as Big Fish, Firecracker, and Tough Luck. He has also had small roles on television shows such as According to Jim, Highway to Heaven, The Strip, and Carnivàle. [2] He is generally cast as a giant in the sideshow or circus.

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