Rondo Hatton

Rondo Hatton
Hatton's acromegalic features made him a Hollywood horror film icon
Born	(1894-04-22)April 22, 1894 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Died	February 2, 1946(1946-02-02) (aged 51) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Resting place	American Legion Cemetery, Tampa, Florida
Occupation(s)	Journalist, actor
Years active	1930–1946
Spouses	Elizabeth Immell James ​ ​ (m. 1926; div. 1930)​ Mabel Housh ​ (m. 1934⁠–⁠1946)​

Rondo Hatton (April 22, 1894 – February 2, 1946)^[1] was an American journalist and actor. After writing for The Tampa Tribune, Hatton found a career in film due to his unique facial features, which were the result of acromegaly. He headlined horror films with Universal Studios near the end of his life, earning him a reputation as a cult icon.