Carel struycken interview techniques

Carel Struycken is a Dutch film, television, and stage actor.

He is best known for playing the Giant in Twin Peaks, Mr. Homn in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Lurch in the Addams Family films – among many other roles.

Standing at 7 ft tall, he often plays character and comedic roles in which height is a major part.

What inspired you to become an actor?

I was more interested in doing stuff behind the camera, but when you are 7ft tall with an unusual face and live in LA, you get asked to be in a movie sooner or later.

You portrayed the role of Lurch in the Addams Family movies – how would you describe working on these films?

It was an honour to embody a cultural icon like Lurch and the cast was fantastic.

And Barry Sonnenfeld – imagine shooting the Addams Family as your directorial debut!

Are you still in touch with any of the cast/crew?

I used to run into Anjelica Huston (Morticia Addams) now and