John Aasen

John Aasen

1890-03-04 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 10 Credits

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Carnival

Carnival

1935

as Circus Giant

Acting

"Chick" Thompson is a puppet-master in a traveling carnival whose wife dies in childbirth and leaves him with an infant son he names "Poochy." His fat...

The Rummy

1933

as Tall Mechanic (uncredited)

Acting

After Billy gets discharged for wrecking his Taxi, he takes a job at a Taxidermy business. Ben brings in his flea to be stuffed & loses it. They g...

Freaks

Freaks

1932

as Giant (uncredited)

7.8
Acting

A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for ...

Growing Pains

Growing Pains

1928

as Circus giant

Acting

Mary Ann has a liking toward Wheezer. Her mother tells her that if she gives him cod liver oil, he can become a giant. A circus giant comes to board, ...

Say Uncle

1928

Acting

Synopsis is unknown at this time, may be a lost film.

Legionnaires in Paris

1927

as Shorty

Acting

Two American soldiers are on leave in Paris on Armistice Day and, due to a misunderstanding, believe that they've killed a man, although accidentally....

Two Flaming Youths

Two Flaming Youths

1927

as The Giant (uncredited)

Acting

Sheriff Ben Holden is in love with hotel owner Madge Malarkey when down-and-out carnival man Gabby Gilfoil shows up hoping to take her for some money....

The Sting of Stings

The Sting of Stings

1927

as Giant

Acting

Charley and Edna are feeling very pleased with themselves and their new car. They decide to share their good fortune and offer to take six underprivil...

Long Fliv the King

Long Fliv the King

1926

as Giant Swordsman (uncredited)

5.6
Acting

This offbeat comedy from future Hollywood screwball director McCarey is about a princess who must find a husband in 24 hours or forfeit her throne. Sh...

Why Worry?

Why Worry?

1923

as Colosso

6.5
Acting

A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.