Johann K. Petursson, was born in Dalvik, Iceland in 1913 and was known as "The Viking Giant." Throughout his sideshow career he often dressed up in a suit and top hat, or his more famous Viking costume. While exhibiting himself in Sarasota, Florida he often claimed to have stood 8 ft 8 inches tall, but his actual height was about 7 ft 8 inches and peak weight of 360 lbs [162kg and he wore a size 24 US shoe (42 cm)--He was the tallest Icelandic man on record. In addition to being a circus performer, he starred in several movies, most notably Prehistoric Women 1950 where he played the role of a giant cave man. Petursson eventually retired, and lived out his remaining days in his hometown of Dalvik, passing away in 1984. He is believed to have been married, but it is not known if he had any children.

See also

• List of famous tall men

External Links

• Tallest man in Iceland

1913 births | 1984 deaths | People with gigantism