Neil Fingleton

ABOUT NEIL FINGLETON

British actor whose massive height made him a standout presence in films like X-Men: First Class and shows like Game of Thrones. He was also a professional basketball player for CB Illescas.

He moved to the United States to attend high school after participating in a basketball camp in Connecticut when he was 16 years old.

At 232.6 centimeters tall, he was confirmed by the Guinness World Records as the tallest man in the European Union.

He had a brother and a sister.

His height led to him being compared to other ultra-tall actors like Andre the Giant .