Cousin Itt was original toThe Addams Familyseries, which ran from 1964 to 1966 onABC.
Silla did not provide the distinct mumbling voice of Cousin Itt.
That was added by sound engineer Tony Magro in production.
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Cousin Itt appeared in 19 episodes of the original TV show, with Silla playing the character 17 times.
Felix Silla was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Roccascasale, Italy.
He worked as a trapeze artist, tumbler, and bareback horse rider.
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Eventually, he settled in Hollywood in 1962, where he became a stuntman.
the Extra-Terrestrial,Poltergeist,The Golden Child,Howard the Duck, andBatman Returns.
After moving to Las Vegas in 2003, Silla became a regular at fan conventions.
He is survived by his wife, Sue, and children, Bonnie and Michael.
