Was known for his prodigious appetite, with Coca-Cola, fruit, Tootsie Rolls and Lemon Drops being his favorite foods.
An Wisconsin American black bear.
Weighed 650 pounds.
Credited with over 400 television appearances.
Received a first-place "PATSY Award" for his work on the Gentle Giant (1967) film and a second-place award for his work on TV series Gentle Ben (1967)..