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R.E. 'Tex' Madsen(1897-1948)

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R.E. 'Tex' Madsen was born on 19 April 1897 in Norfolk, Nebraska, USA. He was an actor, known for The Sideshow (1928), 3-Ring Marriage (1928) and The Mighty Barnum (1934). He was married to Verna Marie Rice Madsen. He died on 26 November 1948 in Norfolk, Nebraska, USA.
BornApril 19, 1897
DiedNovember 26, 1948(51)
BornApril 19, 1897
DiedNovember 26, 1948(51)
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Ralph Graves, Erle C. Kenton, R.E. 'Tex' Madsen, Martha McGruger, Marie Prevost, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, and Alan Roscoe in The Sideshow (1928)
The Sideshow
7.1
  • Tall Man(as Texas Madesen)
  • 1928
3-Ring Marriage (1928)
3-Ring Marriage
3.4
  • Giant(as R.E. Madsen)
  • 1928
Wallace Beery, George Brasno, Olive Brasno, Virginia Bruce, and Adolphe Menjou in The Mighty Barnum (1934)
The Mighty Barnum
6.5
  • Cardiff Giant
  • 1934
Mama's Little Pirate (1934)
Mama's Little Pirate
7.7
Short
  • Giant
  • 1934

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Actor

  • Wallace Beery, George Brasno, Olive Brasno, Virginia Bruce, and Adolphe Menjou in The Mighty Barnum (1934)
    The Mighty Barnum
    6.5
    • Cardiff Giant
    • 1934
  • Mama's Little Pirate (1934)
    Mama's Little Pirate
    7.7
    Short
    • Giant
    • 1934
  • Ralph Graves, Erle C. Kenton, R.E. 'Tex' Madsen, Martha McGruger, Marie Prevost, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, and Alan Roscoe in The Sideshow (1928)
    The Sideshow
    7.1
    • Tall Man (as Texas Madesen)
    • 1928
  • 3-Ring Marriage (1928)
    3-Ring Marriage
    3.4
    • Giant (as R.E. Madsen)
    • 1928

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Texas Madesen
  • Height
    • 7′ 6″ (2.29 m)
  • Born
    • April 19, 1897
    • Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
  • Died
    • November 26, 1948
    • Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
  • Spouse
    • Verna Marie Rice Madsen(his death)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Parents
      Sophus Elmer Madsen

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Worked circus sideshows for years, billed as "The World's Tallest Man".
  • Trademark
    Towering Height
  • Nicknames
    • Sky High Madison
    • High Bill Madesen

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