Felipe Birriel
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.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Golem
Period adventure tale about an expedition using a hot-air balloon to rescue an explorer lost in Africa.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Nene
Tin Tan sets off for adventure on the isle of Puerto Rico. This musical comedy takes place in the International Airport of Puerto Rico during a day of carnival. Knowing the problems that go hand-in-hand with the carnival, the airport director appoints a team to deal with a threat from an anonymous letter.