Carel Struycken is a Dutch-born American actor and photographer best known for his role as Lurch in The Addams Family film series
Born in 1948 in The Hague, Netherlands, Struycken began his acting career in the 1970s, working primarily in theater before transitioning to television and film
He has appeared in a wide range of roles, often playing eccentric or supernatural characters due to his tall and distinctive height of 7 feet, dubbed one of the tallest actors in Hollywood
In addition to his acting work, Struycken is also an accomplished photographer, with his work exhibited in galleries and published in various magazines
Throughout his career, he has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has become a cult figure in the entertainment industry.
In addition to his acting work, Struycken is also an accomplished photographer, with his work exhibited in galleries and published in various magazines. Throughout his career, he has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has become a cult figure in the entertainment industry.