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Angus Scrimm

Angus Scrimm

Acting·1926–2016·41 films

Angus Scrimm (born Lawrence Rory Guy; August 19, 1926 – January 9, 2016) was an American actor, author, and journalist, known for his portrayal of the Tall Man in the 1979 horror film Phantasm and its sequels.

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Filmography

Phantasm
Phantasm (1979)The Tall Man
John Dies at the End
John Dies at the End (2013)Father Shellnut
Wishmaster
Wishmaster (1997)Narrator (voice)
Chopping Mall
Chopping Mall (1986)Dr. Carrington
Phantasm II
Phantasm II (1988)The Tall Man
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994)The Tall Man
Phantasm IV: Oblivion
Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998)The Tall Man / Dr. Jebediah Morningside
I Sell the Dead
I Sell the Dead (2008)Dr. Vernon Quint
Phantasm: Ravager
Phantasm: Ravager (2016)The Tall Man
Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story
Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story (2015)Percy
Subspecies
Subspecies (1991)King Vladislav
Mindwarp
Mindwarp (1992)Seer / Systems Operator
Deadfall
Deadfall (1993)Dr. Lyme
The Lost Empire
The Lost Empire (1984)Dr. Sin Do / Lee Chuck
Vampirella
Vampirella (1996)High Elder
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road (2005)Buddy
Scream Bloody Murder
Scream Bloody Murder (1973)Dr. Epstein
Munchie
Munchie (1992)Undertaker
Transylvania Twist
Transylvania Twist (1989)Stefen
A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action (1977)Monk
Satanic
Satanic (2006)Dr. Barbary
Fatal Frames
Fatal Frames (1996)Man in Grey
Disciples
Disciples (2014)Winston / Azazel
The Off Season
The Off Season (2004)Ted
Automatons
Automatons (2006)The Scientist
Witches' Brew
Witches' Brew (1980)Carl Groton
Sweet Kill
Sweet Kill (1972)Henry (as Rory Guy)
Munchie Strikes Back
Munchie Strikes Back (1994)Kronas
Satan Hates You
Satan Hates You (2010)Dr. Michael Gabriel
Dances with Werewolves
Dances with Werewolves (2016)Neumann
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives (1978)Man Guest (as Lawrence Guy)
Legend of the Phantom Rider
Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003)Preacher
The Devil's Disciples
The Devil's Disciples (2024)Winston / Azazel
Hollywood Horror
Hollywood Horror (2005)Raymond Sampson
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997)Self
First Strike
First Strike (1985)Soviet Destroyer Captain
Monsters Gone Wild
Monsters Gone Wild (2005)
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (1981)Elias Disney
Bone Chillers: Art Intimidates Life
Bone Chillers: Art Intimidates Life (1997)Hobo
The Ball Is Back! The Making of Phantasm II
The Ball Is Back! The Making of Phantasm II (2013)
Bride of Weekend of Horrors
Bride of Weekend of Horrors (1991)Self