About William Engesser
Lived 1939 – 2002 (aged 63). William Engesser was an American actor, basketball player and film actor.
William Engesser (February 21, 1939 – June 20, 2002) was an American film actor known for his height.
Engesser stood tall. His roles include Jerry Reed's bodyguard in Gator (1976), Richard/"Bigfoot" in The Secrets of Isis (1975), Krakow the Werewolf in the campy House on Bare Mountain (1962), and a bit part as a man in a gym in The Nutty Professor (1963).
He attended El Monte High School in El Monte, California. In high school, he was a highly scouted basketball recruit and was often linked with Wilt Chamberlain due to his height. Engesser attended the University of Southern California and played for their basketball team, the USC Trojans, and was selected by the New York Knicks as the first pick in the 14th round of the 1961 NBA Draft.
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Who was William Engesser?
American actor (1939-2002)
When was William Engesser born?
William Engesser was born on 21 February 1939 in Wayne.
When did William Engesser die?
William Engesser died on 20 June 2002 in Alabama.
What was William Engesser's occupation?
William Engesser was an actor, basketball player and film actor.
What nationality was William Engesser?
William Engesser was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Engesser. https://biography.guide/william-engesser/
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