Ted Cassidy
Ted Cassidy (July 31, 1932 - January 16, 1979, Pittsburgh, PA) was an American actor who played Lurch and Thing on The Addams Family. He also appeared in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Although born in Pennsylvania, Cassidy was raised in Philippi, West Virginia.
Early in his academic career, Cassidy attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV. He later attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida as a Speech Major. Active in student government, he also played basketball for the Hatters.