Felix Silla Biography – Felix Silla Wiki
Felix Silla also recognized as Felix Cilla, was an Italian-born American film and television actor and stuntman, known for his repetitive role as the costumed actor of “Cousin Itt” on television’s The Addams Family, with the voice usually given by Anthony Magro (1923–2004). He also made appearances in numerous classic character parts.
He hailed from Roccacasale, a small village in Italy. Initially, he underwent training in circus performances then migrated to the United States in 1955 going for tours with Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Ringling Bros. Being multi-talented in bareback horseriding, tumbler, and being a trapeze artist made his way to Hollywood performing as a stuntman, beginning with the Gig Young-Shirley Jones vehicle, A Ticklish Affair. The roles that made him recognizable include, miniature Hitler who menaces George Segal in The Black Bird, Litvak, the maniacal, and Cousin Itt on the TV show The Addams Family. He also took part in performing as the robot Twiki in the TV series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, a role for which the voice was supplied by Mel Blanc or Bob Elyea. Being short with a height of 3 feet 11 inches tall made him acquire roles of children in movies like The Towering Inferno, The Hindenburg, and Battlestar Galactica. Between movies, he mostly featured in Las Vegas and Reno night clubs with his own musical combo, The Original Harmonica Band.
The role that made him rise to fame worldwide was television’s Cousin Itt on The Addams Family. His character was introduced as it was not in the original Charles Addams’s original comic. It was introduced by Addams Family producer David Levy, debuting in the 1965 first season episode “Cousin Itt Visits the Addams Family”, and appearing in a total of 17 episodes over the course of the show’s two seasons. Silla gave the voice of Mortimer Goth from The Sims 2, the best-selling video game of 2005. He also played one of the hang glider Ewoks in the film Return of the Jedi, and had a small role in the indie film Characterz.
Felix Silla Age
His birth given name was Felix Anthony Silla and was born on January 11, 1937, in Roccacasale, Italy and died on April 16, 2021 . He was 84 years old.
Felix Silla Wife
Until his death in 2021, he was married to his wife, actress Sue Silla since 1965. He is survived by Sue and his two children.
Felix Silla Children
He was the father of two children, Michael Silla, and Bonnie Silla.
Felix Silla Death
He died on April 16, 2021, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 84. His “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” castmate, Gil Gerard, confirmed the news on Twitter. “Felix died just a few hours ago and the only good I can draw from his passing is that he didn’t suffer any longer,” he wrote. “I will miss him terribly, especially the time we had at our panels. Just telling me to ,” go ‘ f ‘ myself”.”
Felix Silla Cause of Death
The cause of his death was pancreatic cancer. He died at the age of 84.
Felix Silla Height
His listed height was 3 feet 11 inches (1.19 m) tall.
Felix Silla Net Worth
Felix Silla’s estimated net worth was at $1 Million.
