Felipe Birriel
Known for Acting · 2 credits
- Born
- 1916-08-16
- Died
- 1994-03-15
- Place of birth
- Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Also known as
- El Gigante de Carolina · Felipe Birriel Fernández
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.
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About Felipe Birriel
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. With 2 credits spanning from 1961 to 1965, Felipe Birriel has appeared in 2 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Felipe Birriel Movies
- Flight of the Lost Balloon (1961) — as Golem
- Puerto Rico en carnaval (1965) — as Nene
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